In a way that shows affection, tenderness, or deep caring.
From Old English 'lufu' (love) plus the suffix '-ly' (in the manner of); the adverb form allows the emotion to modify actions.
The word 'love' is remarkably old—it comes from Proto-Germanic and shows up in nearly all Germanic languages, suggesting humans were talking about romantic love at least 5,000 years ago.
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