Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From affection + -ally Compare later affectional, and earlier affectionately.
Definition of affectionally in US English:
affectionally
adverb
With affection, affectionately, fondly.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From affection + -ally Compare later affectional, and earlier affectionately.