affectionately
gb/əfˈɛkʃənɪtli/ us/əfˈɛkʃənɪtli/
B2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
gyengéden, szeretettel, becézve
B2
1
gyengéden
B1
szeretettel
B1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[do something] affectionately; [speak/look] affectionately at [someone]
She kissed her son affectionately on the forehead before he left.
Mielőtt elment, gyengéden homlokon csókolta a fiát.
He put an arm around her affectionately and pulled her close.
Gyengéden átkarolta, és magához húzta.
The dog leaned into her hand as she stroked it affectionately.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
He smiled affectionately at her.
Szeretettel mosolygott rá.
She hugged him affectionately.
Gyengéden megölelte.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Don’t use it to mean 'carefully' or 'politely'; it is about showing fondness.
ਅਰਥ
in a loving, tender way
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
smile affectionately
|kiss affectionately
|hug affectionately
|hold [someone] affectionately
|stroke [someone/something] affectionately
|pat [someone] affectionately
|look at [someone] affectionately
|speak affectionately
|gaze affectionately
|call [someone] affectionately
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lovingly (Most direct synonym; emphasizes love.)
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tenderly (Adds a sense of gentleness and care.)
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warmly (Can be slightly less intimate; focuses on warmth.)
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fondly (Often suggests gentle liking or nostalgia.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
coldly (Shows lack of warmth or affection.)
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harshly (Opposite in tone; rough or unkind.)
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indifferently (Shows no particular feeling or care.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|relationships
|daily_life
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
In a way that shows love.
In a way that shows love, tenderness, or strong fondness for someone or something.
B2
2
szeretettel
B1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[speak/tease/greet] affectionately (about [someone])
The team spoke affectionately about their former coach.
A csapat szeretettel beszélt a korábbi edzőjéről.
She teased him affectionately about his terrible sense of direction.
Jóindulatúan ugratta a borzalmas tájékozódási érzéke miatt.
Neighbours greeted him affectionately whenever he walked past.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
They talked affectionately about their teacher.
Szeretettel beszéltek a tanárukról.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
In English it can describe friendly teasing, but it still implies warmth, not insult.
ਅਰਥ
in a warm, friendly way
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
tease affectionately
|greet [someone] affectionately
|speak affectionately of [someone]
|talk affectionately about [someone]
|refer affectionately to [someone]
|remember [someone] affectionately
|joke affectionately
|scold affectionately
|laugh affectionately
|describe [someone] affectionately
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
warmly (Common for friendly situations; less intimate than 'lovingly'.)
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fondly (Often suggests liking and positive feeling.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
rudely (Opposite in social tone; impolite or unfriendly.)
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dismissively (Treats someone as unimportant rather than valued.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|social
|communication
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
In a friendly, warm way.
In a way that shows warmth and friendly fondness, not necessarily romantic or intimate.
C1
3
szeretettel
B1
becézve
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
affectionately known/called/referred to as [name]
The old theatre is affectionately known as 'the Grand' by locals.
A régi színházat a helyiek szeretettel csak „a Grand”-nak hívják.
His colleagues affectionately called him 'Doc' because he always had advice.
A kollégái becézve „Dokinak” hívták, mert mindig volt tanácsa.
The city bus service was affectionately referred to as 'the green line'.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
He is affectionately known as Sam.
Szeretettel csak Samnek hívják.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
This use usually comes before 'known as/called', not after the nickname.
ਅਰਥ
used with fond nicknames
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
affectionately known as
|affectionately called
|affectionately referred to as
|affectionately dubbed
|affectionately nicknamed
|affectionately labelled
|affectionately termed
|affectionately named
|affectionately described as
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
fondly (Very common in the same structure ('fondly known as').)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
derisively (Indicates a name is used to mock rather than show fondness.)
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contemptuously (Stronger negative attitude toward the name or label.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|names
|social
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Used to say a nickname is loving or friendly.
Used to show that a name or label is used with fondness, especially in phrases like 'affectionately known as' or 'affectionately called'.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
affectionately
IPA
GB/əfˈɛkʃənɪtli/
US/əfˈɛkʃənɪtli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
af - fec - tion - ately (4 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fec)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: affectionately
- Plural: affectionatelies
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
affectionatelies
noun
Core family
affection
noun B1
affectionate
adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
unaffectionate
adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
affectionately called [name]
1/əfˈɛkʃənɪtli kˈɔld nˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
warmly given a nickname
People lovingly call it this.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She’s affectionately called 'Auntie May' by all the neighbourhood kids.
- The battered old truck was affectionately called 'Blue'.
- He was affectionately called 'Professor' even though he wasn’t one.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- My sister is affectionately called Mimi.
affectionately dubbed [name]
1/əfˈɛkʃənɪtli dˈʌbd nˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
given a fond informal title
People warmly gave it this nickname.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The new intern was affectionately dubbed 'Sunshine' because she was always cheerful.
- The battered sofa was affectionately dubbed 'the throne' by the students.
- He was affectionately dubbed 'Captain' by his teammates.
affectionately known as [name]
1/əfˈɛkʃənɪtli nˈoʊn ˈæz nˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
fondly called by a name
People warmly call it by this name.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The seaside town is affectionately known as 'Sunny Bay'.
- Her grandparents are affectionately known as Nana and Pop.
- The little café is affectionately known as 'the Corner Spot'.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Our teacher is affectionately known as Mr. Lee.
affectionately referred to as [name]
1/əfˈɛkʃənɪtli ɹɪfˈɚd tə ˈæz nˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
formal
warmly mentioned by a name
People warmly refer to it with this name.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The neighbourhood park is affectionately referred to as 'the Commons'.
- In the family, the youngest child is affectionately referred to as 'the baby'.
- The project was affectionately referred to as 'Operation Fix-It' during meetings.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Our cat is affectionately referred to as Tiger.