Affectionately
Affectionately adverb - With affection.
Usage example: he treats her affectionately
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Synonyms for Affectionately
Dear is a synonym for affectionately. In some cases you can use "Dear" instead an adverb "Affectionately".
Nearby Words: affection, affectionate
Dear
Dear adverb - With affection.
Affectionately is a synonym for dear. Sometimes you can use "Affectionately" instead an adverb "Dear".
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