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affectionately

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities
US /əˈfɛkʃənətli/
Freq #27749

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a loving or fond way.

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

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Synonyms
1 adv · in a loving or fond way. dearly

Etymology

From affectionate + -ly.

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