With pleasantness of manner or address; in sweet terms; hence, affectionately, lovingly.

= dearworthily, adv.

Originally: with natural or familial affection. In later use more generally: affectionately, fondly, lovingly. Obsolete.

= dearly, adv. 2 (In quots. 1606, 1616, perhaps associated with dear, adj.2)

Worthily, honourably; preciously, richly; affectionately.

? Choicely, fondly.

= affectionately, adv.; earnestly, cordially, kindly. Cf. affectuously, adv.

With fondness or affection; fondly. Obsolete.

With warm regard or love; kindly, lovingly, tenderly; = affectionately, adv. 3. Now rare.

With warm regard or love; lovingly, fondly; = affectionately, adv. 3. Obsolete.

Dearly, lovingly.

Affectionately, lovingly, tenderly. Also: with show of affection, caressingly.

With favourable disposition; in a kindly or loving manner; fondly. Also used in the subscription to correspondence.

With favourable affection; affectionately, lovingly. Obsolete.

= affectionately, adv.

With emotional attachment; affectionately, devotedly.