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affectionately

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/əˈfɛkʃənətli/ · af-fec-tion-ate-ly

In a way that shows fondness or tenderness.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a way that shows fondness or tenderness.

ایک طریقے سے جو محبت یا شفقت کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔

محبت سے

mohabbat se

Formal: محبت کے ساتھ

Synonyms

lovinglytenderlywarmlyمحبت سےشفقت سےنرمی سے

Antonyms

coldlyindifferentlyharshlyسردی سےبے اعتنائی سےخشونت سے

Common Collocations

  • affectionately referred to
  • affectionately embraced
  • spoke affectionately

Example Sentences

She affectionately called her dog 'Buddies'.

اس نے اپنے کتے کو محبت سے 'بڈیز' کہا۔

Us ne apne kutte ko mohabbat se 'Buddies' kaha.

He looked at her affectionately, showing his deep feelings.

اس نے محبت سے اس کی طرف دیکھا، اپنی گہری جذبات کو ظاہر کرتے ہوئے۔

Us ne mohabbat se is ki taraf dekha, apni gehri jazbat ko zahir karte hue.

They affectionately remembered their childhood days.

انہوں نے محبت سے اپنے بچپن کے دنوں کو یاد کیا۔

Unhon ne mohabbat se apne bachpan ke dinon ko yaad kiya.

Easily Confused With

effectively:Effective relates to producing a desired result, while affectionately relates to showing love or tenderness.

Word Family

affection
nounمحبت
affectionate
adjectiveمحبت کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'affection' and add 'ately' to remember the loving manner.

Imagine a warm hug shared between loved ones.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کے رنگ میں رنگیں ہو جائیں، دل کی باتیں محبت سے کہہ جائیں

Mohabbat ke rang mein rangeen ho jayein, dil ki baatein mohabbat se keh jayein.

Let us be colored in the hues of love, and say the matters of the heart affectionately.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محبت دل کی غذا ہے

Mohabbat dil ki ghiza hai

Love is the food of the heart.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "affectio" — a bringing about, affection

First known use: 15th century

The word 'affectionately' derives from the Latin 'affectio', which refers to a state of being affected or influenced by love or fondness. It was adopted into Middle English in a similar form.