Cherishingly is spelled with the letter 'c', followed by 'h' and 'e', then 'r' and 'i', and ending with 's', 'h', 'i', 'n', 'g', 'l', and 'y'. It is pronounced as /ˈtʃɛrɪʃɪŋli/. The '-ish' suffix suggests that the word is formed from 'cherish'. Cherishingly is an adverb that means to cherish or appreciate something in a positive way. Despite its long spelling, the word is commonly used in various contexts of the English language.
The word cherishingly is formed by adding the suffix -ly to the base word cherishing.
The etymology of cherishing can be traced back to the Late Middle English word cherishen, which derives from the Old French word cheriss- or cherir, meaning to hold dear or to care for. This Old French term can be further traced to the Late Latin word carus, meaning dear or precious.
The addition of the suffix -ly is common in English, where it is used to form adverbs from adjectives. In the case of cherishingly, the suffix is added to cherishing to create an adverb meaning in a way that shows affection, love, or care.