Affection

Meaning

a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

a gentle feeling of fondness or liking

Example Sentences

She has deep affection for her grandmother.

She showed great affection for her younger brother.

Example Expressions

public display of affection

Synonyms

love, fondness, tenderness, care, warmth, attachment

Entry 1

love, fondness, tenderness, care

Entry 2

fondness, love, tenderness, warmth, attachment

Antonyms

hatred, dislike, indifference, hostility

Entry 1

hatred, dislike, indifference, hostility

Entry 2

hatred, dislike, indifference

Collocations

deep affection, show affection, feel affection, affection for, affection toward

Entry 1

deep affection, show affection, feel affection

Entry 2

deep affection, show affection, affection for, affection toward