affectionately

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui montre de l'amour, de la tendresse ou de l'attention ». Qualifie des actions accomplies avec chaleur et douceur envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

An adverb meaning 'in a way that shows love, fondness, or gentle care.' It describes actions performed with warmth and tenderness toward someone or something.

1. With fondness or loveB1formal

   In a way that shows gentle love, care, or tenderness.

   avec affection

   • She smiled affectionately at her child.
   • He spoke affectionately about his grandmother.
   • They hugged each other affectionately after a long separation.

   Synonymesadoringlydearlydevotedlyfondlylovinglytenderlywarmly

   Antonymescoldlycoollyharshlyindifferentlyunkindly