affectionately
Americanadverb
Other Word Forms
- pseudoaffectionately adverb
- quasi-affectionately adverb
- unaffectionately adverb
Etymology
Origin of affectionately
Example Sentences
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Some fans of Heated Rivalry have even affectionately dubbed the show, which is partly funded by public money "Canadian government-funded yaoi".
From BBC
It was an ode to the joyous, maximalist world that Arnold meticulously and affectionately built in both life and art — because for him there was no distinction, art was life.
From Los Angeles Times
She paid tribute to Sakamoto who is affectionately called "big sister" by her teammates.
From Barron's
As the shoot unfolds, Clyde can be found affectionately rubbing Hayley’s hand, gently playing with the wedding band on her ring finger.
From Los Angeles Times
Many fans affectionately referred to him as "Uncle Ebo", reflecting both his longevity and mentorship of younger artists.
From Barron's
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