affection
Meaning
Affection refers to a profound and enduring emotional bond or fondness towards someone or something, characterized by warmth, tenderness, and a sense of attachment that often manifests in caring behaviors and expressions of love or support.
💡 While "affection" often implies a positive sentiment, it can also be contextually nuanced; for example, excessive affection may be perceived as intrusive or overwhelming in certain cultural or social contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
Elena
moves
through
the
apartment
with
careful
,
habitual
gestures
as
she
prepares
breakfast
.
She
arranges
two
cups
of
coffee
,
folds
the
newspaper
,
and
straightens
the
scarf
that
usually
lies
on
the
chair
.
Before
leaving
for
work
she
leaves
a
brief
note
on
the
table
,
a
modest
token
of
affection
that
always
brightens
his
day
.
Those
small
,
consistent
acts
do
not
require
dramatic
words
,
yet
they
foster
a
sense
of
security
and
mutual
respect
between
them
.
At
the
weekend
they
extend
the
same
gentleness
to
their
neighbors
,
offering
bread
or
a
brief
conversation
to
maintain
a
calm
,
caring
routine
.
Common Phrases
deep affection
show affection
affectionate relationship
Synonyms
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