Affection: meaning, definitions and examples

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affection

 

[ əˈfɛkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

showing care

Affection is a feeling of liking and caring about someone or something, such as a close friend or family member. It involves warmth, tenderness, and emotional attachment.

Synonyms

attachment, fondness, love

Examples of usage

  • She showed her affection for her children by hugging them.
  • He expressed his affection for his girlfriend by giving her a thoughtful gift.
Context #2 | Noun

romantic feelings

Affection can also refer to romantic feelings towards someone, such as a partner or spouse. It involves passion, desire, and intimacy.

Synonyms

devotion, love, romance

Examples of usage

  • The couple's affection for each other was evident in the way they held hands.
  • They shared a deep affection that grew stronger with each passing day.

Translations

Translations of the word "affection" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afeição

🇮🇳 स्नेह

🇩🇪 Zuneigung

🇮🇩 kasih sayang

🇺🇦 прихильність

🇵🇱 uczucie

🇯🇵 愛情

🇫🇷 affection

🇪🇸 afecto

🇹🇷 sevgi

🇰🇷 애정

🇸🇦 عاطفة

🇨🇿 náklonnost

🇸🇰 náklonnosť

🇨🇳 感情

🇸🇮 naklonjenost

🇮🇸 ástúð

🇰🇿 сүйіспеншілік

🇬🇪 მოსიყვარულეობა

🇦🇿 məhəbbət

🇲🇽 afecto

Etymology

The word 'affection' originated from the Latin word 'affectionem', which means 'a disposition'. It entered the English language in the 13th century with the meaning 'mental state or emotion'. Over time, 'affection' evolved to its current usage, representing feelings of care, love, and attachment.

See also: affect, affectation, affected, affectedness, affective, disaffected, unaffected.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,096, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.