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Affectionately

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ad. In an affectionate manner.

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

ad. With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

In an affectionate manner; with affection; fondly; tenderly; kindly.

In a biased manner; in the manner of a partizan.

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ad. with affection

Word Usage

"It nearly brought a tear to my eye when I saw thousands of screaming fans watching a bunch of (and I use the term affectionately) nerds out there doing their thing."

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

lovingly fondly tenderly kindly