affectionately-made
|af-fec-tion-ate-ly-made|
/əˈfɛkʃənətli-meɪd/
crafted with love
Etymology
'affectionately-made' originates from the English word 'affectionate,' which comes from the Latin word 'affectio,' meaning 'a relation or disposition.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'made' is derived from the Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to make or create.'
'affectionate' evolved from the Middle English 'affectionat,' which was influenced by the Latin 'affectionatus.' The word 'made' has remained relatively unchanged from its Old English form 'macian.'
Initially, 'affectionate' meant 'disposed to love,' and over time it evolved to mean 'showing fondness or tenderness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or crafted with love and care.
The affectionately-made gift brought tears to her eyes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 01:58
