affection

noun
UK: /əˈfekʃən/
US: /əˈfekʃən/

  1. A feeling of liking or love.

    1. She has affection for her cat. [ ] [ ]
    2. His open display of affection made her uncomfortable because it was sudden. [ ] [ ]

  2. A gentle feeling of fondness.

    1. He showed affection to his friend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The puppy nudged his hand, seeking affection with its wet nose. [ ] [ ]

  3. Behavior that shows your feeling of liking for someone.

    1. They showed their affection by hugging. [ ] [ ]
    2. Public displays of affection are common among teenagers, but some people dislike it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fondness warmth liking devotion tenderness friendship love

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "affection" in English means: A feeling of liking or love., A gentle feeling of fondness., Behavior that shows your feeling of liking for someone..

The phonetic transcription of "affection" is /əˈfekʃən/ in British English and /əˈfekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "affection": fondness, warmth, liking, devotion, tenderness, friendship, love.

Example usage of "affection": "She has affection for her cat.". More examples on the page.