affectionately

affectionately — adverb

1. in a gentle, caring way that shows warm feelings of love or fondness toward some

1.副詞B1
釋義

in a gentle, caring way that shows warm feelings of love or fondness toward someone

例句

Grandma smiled affectionately when little Nia showed her the drawing.

collocation: smile affectionately

Christopher patted the old dog's head affectionately before leaving for work.

collocation: pat + [body part] + affectionately

同義詞
  • lovingly

    equally warm but slightly more intense; often used for romantic or parental love

  • warmly

    friendly and kind, but can be less intimate than 'affectionately'

  • fondly

    focuses on liking and nostalgia; often used with memories

  • tenderly

    emphasises gentleness and softness of the action

反義詞
  • coldly

    without warmth or friendliness

  • harshly

    in a rough or unkind manner

文法句型

verb + affectionately

affectionately + verb

用法筆記

Most common after the verb it modifies, especially with verbs of touch (hug, kiss, pat, hold) or speech (say, speak, talk about). The fixed phrase 'affectionately yours' is a standard closing in personal letters and notes.

常見錯誤

❌She gave him an affectionately hug.
✅She gave him an affectionate hug.
💡'affectionately' is an adverb and cannot modify a noun. Use the adjective 'affectionate' before a noun.