She hugged me tightly, showing her genuine affection.

Meaning: She held me very closely in her arms to show how much she loves and cares about me.

Choice of Words: Hugged means to hold someone tightly with your arms as a sign of love or comfort. Tightly means to do something with a lot of force or strength. Genuine means something that is real and not fake or copied. Affection means a feeling of love or care for someone.

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