Affection
Noun
UK
/əˈfek.ʃən/
US
/əˈfek.ʃən/
Definition
A warm feeling of care, fondness, or love toward someone or something.
Example
"She showed great affection."
"His affection for his little brother was clear in how he helped him daily."
"The dog swung its tail, responding to its owner’s affection with joyful energy."
Explanation
Affection is a warm, gentle feeling of care or love toward someone or something. It’s the cozy feeling you get when you hug a friend or pet a dog. Affection can be shown through actions like kindness or words like compliments. It’s less intense than deep love but more about fondness and warmth, often seen in close relationships or even toward favorite things, like a hobby.