Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Affectionately \Af*fec"tion*ate*ly\, adv.
   With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly.

Source : WordNet®

affectionately
     adv : with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her
           affectionately" [syn: {dearly}, {dear}]