Word
affection
Meanings
a warm feeling of love, fondness, and care for someone or something
a loving or tender action that shows care, such as a hug, kiss, or kind touch
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Definition
Affection is a warm feeling of love and caring for someone or something.
Affection is a gentle, positive feeling of love, liking, and concern. It can be shown through kind words, attention, or physical closeness such as a hug. People often feel affection for family, friends, partners, pets, or even places and traditions. It is usually steady and supportive rather than intense or dramatic.
Examples
- Despite their busy schedules, they still made time to show affection in small, thoughtful ways.
- I felt genuine affection for the team after months of working closely together.
- She spoke about her grandparents with quiet affection that made the room feel calmer.
- He rarely displayed affection in public, but his supportive messages were unmistakable.
- You can express affection without grand gestures, simply by paying close attention.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse affection with attraction, but affection is primarily about warm care and fondness rather than desire.
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