Affection: meaning, definitions and examples
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affection
[ əˈfɛkʃən ]
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
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.
romantic feelings
Affection can also refer to romantic feelings towards someone, such as a partner or spouse. It involves passion, desire, and intimacy.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.