Affectedly

Affectedly
Affectedly Af*fect"ed*ly, adv. 1. In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality. [1913 Webster]

2. Lovingly; with tender care. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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  • affectedly — af·fect·ed·ly …   English syllables

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