Definitions
a positive feeling of liking
Word origin
From Middle English affection, affeccion, affeccioun, from Old French affection, from Latin affectiōnem, from affectiō; equivalent to affect + -ion.
Used in a sentence
“Our affections for wild animals are distributed very unevenly. Take insects.”
“I have a lot of affection for my little sister.”
“The marriage therapist suggested they show each other more affection.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Tender feeling”9 letters
02“Warm fondness”9 letters
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