Meaning & Definition of Affection in English
English⟶
Affection
/əfɛkʃən/
noun
1. A positive feeling of liking
- "He had trouble expressing the affection he felt"
- "The child won everyone's heart"
- "The warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"
synonym:
- affection,
- affectionateness,
- fondness,
- tenderness,
- heart,
- warmness,
- warmheartedness,
- philia
Examples of using
He shows warm affection for his children.
Everyone knows of his affection for that dog.
Especially do not feign affection.