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❤️affection

noun
/əˈfɛkʃən/
Affected Affectionate

Meaning

a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

Example Sentences

She showed great affection for her younger brother.

She has deep affection for her grandmother.

Example Expressions

public display of affection

Synonyms

fondness, love, tenderness, warmth, attachment, care
Entry 1
fondness, love, tenderness, warmth, attachment
Entry 2
love, fondness, tenderness, care

Antonyms

hatred, dislike, indifference, hostility
Entry 1
hatred, dislike, indifference
Entry 2
hatred, dislike, indifference, hostility

Collocations

deep affection, show affection, affection for, affection toward, feel affection
Entry 1
deep affection, show affection, affection for, affection toward
Entry 2
deep affection, show affection, feel affection

More Example Sentences

She is very polite, affectionate and intelligent.

There was always a look of affection in his eyes.

Mother spoils the son giving him too much affection.

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