The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Affectionately \Af*fec"tion*ate*ly\, adv. With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
affectionately adv 1: with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" [syn: dearly, affectionately, dear]