🔄 Synonyms of "Affection"
5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| fondnessnoun | The quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity. |
| heartnoun | (anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion. |
| tendernessnoun | A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings. |
| warmheartednessnoun | the quality of being warmhearted |
| affectionatenessnoun | The state or quality of being affectionate. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Affection"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| fondnessnoun | The quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity. |
| affectionatenessnoun | The state or quality of being affectionate. |
| tendernessnoun | A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings. |
| warmheartednessnoun | the quality of being warmhearted |
| heartnoun | (anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion. |
| likingnoun | A like; a predilection. |
| penchantnoun | Taste, liking, or inclination (for). |
| affective | Relating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions. |
| feelingnoun | Emotion; impression. |
| lovingnoun | Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate. |
| sentimentnoun | A general thought, feeling, or sense. |
| lovenoun | (uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another. |
| compassionnoun | Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states. |
| sympathynoun | A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another. |
| caringnoun | The act of one who cares. |
| affinitynoun | A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing. |
| tendernoun | The inner flight muscle (pectoralis minor) of poultry. |
| intimacynoun | (uncountable, countable) Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality. |
| romancenoun | An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair. |
| kindnessnoun | The state of being kind. |
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