affection
pronunciation
How to pronounce affection in British English:
UK [əˈfekʃn]
How to pronounce affection in American English:
US [əˈfekʃn]
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- Noun:
- a positive feeling of liking
Word Origin
- affection (n.)
- early 13c., "an emotion of the mind, passion, lust as opposed to reason," from Old French afection (12c.) "emotion, inclination, disposition; love, attraction, enthusiasm," from Latin affectionem (nominative affectio) "a relation, disposition; a temporary state; a frame, constitution," noun of state from past participle stem of afficere "to do something to, act on" (see affect (n.)). Sense developed from "disposition" to "good disposition toward" (late 14c.). Related: Affections.
Example
- 1. She is craving for love and affection .
- 2. That affection stretches to hna deals .
- 3. Did he look upon his own successful rival in that son 's affection ?
- 4. Close friendships display strong support and affection , blieszner says .
- 5. It can be an affection and tenderness felt by lovers .