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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesliebevoll
Pronunciation / Transliteration: liːbəˌfɔl
"Sie sprach ihn liebevoll an."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner showing fondness or tenderness.
"She spoke affectionately to her pet, making it feel loved." - 2
With warmth and care; in a loving way.
"He affectionately remembered the times they spent together."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'affectionately' is derived from the Middle English 'affectionat', which comes from the Latin 'affectionem', meaning 'a liking or fondness'. The suffix '-ly' indicates the manner of the action, evolving from Old English and Middle English usage to denote a way of expressing affection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Affectionately" is said worldwide
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affectueusement
Transliteration: afɛktyøzəmɑ̃
"Elle lui a parlé affectueusement."
liebevoll
Transliteration: liːbəˌfɔl
"Sie sprach ihn liebevoll an."
affettuosamente
Transliteration: affetːtʊoˈzaːmente
"Parlò affettuosamente al suo amico."
afectuosamente
Transliteration: afeɣtuwosaˈmente
"Ella le habló afectuosamente."
afetuosamente
Transliteration: afetuozamente
"Ela falou afetuosamente com o cachorro."
प्रेमपूर्वक
Transliteration: premapūrvak
"उसने प्रेमपूर्वक उससे बात की।"
亲切地
Transliteration: qīnqiè de
"她亲切地对他说话。"
애정 어린
Transliteration: aejeong eorin
"그녀는 애정 어린 목소리로 말했다."
愛情を込めて
Transliteration: aijō o komete
"彼女は愛情を込めて話した。"
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