English noun: affection | |||
1. | affection (feeling) a positive feeling of liking | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | affectionateness, fondness, heart, philia, tenderness, warmheartedness, warmness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | feeling | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | attachment, fond regard, protectiveness, regard, respect, soft spot | ||