affectionately

From affectionate +‎ -ly.

• IPA^(key): /əˈfɛkʃənətli/

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• Hyphenation: af‧fec‧tion‧ate‧ly

affectionately (comparative more affectionately, superlative most affectionately)

1. In an affectionate manner.

   Catherine is affectionately known as "Kit Kat" to her friends.

   The couple were touching each other affectionately.