Affection

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛkʃən/

Definitions of affection

noun a tender feeling towards someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 I have a lot of affection for my pet cat.

A2 She showed her affection for him by giving him a hug.

B1 Their affection for each other grew stronger over time.

B2 The couple's affection for one another was evident in the way they looked at each other.

C1 Despite their busy schedules, they always make time to show affection towards each other.

C2 The artist's work was created with such depth and affection that it moved everyone who saw it.

Examples of affection in a Sentence

formal The father showed great affection towards his children by spending quality time with them.

informal I can tell by the way she looks at him that there's a lot of affection between them.

slang They're so cute together, you can just feel the affection radiating off of them.

figurative Her words were filled with affection, like a warm hug for the soul.

Grammatical Forms of affection

• past tense: affectioned
• plural: affections
• comparative: more affectionate
• superlative: most affectionate
• present tense: affection
• future tense: will affection
• perfect tense: have affectioned
• continuous tense: is affectioning
• singular: affection
• positive degree: affectionate
• infinitive: to affection
• gerund: affectioning
• participle: affectioned

Origin and Evolution of affection

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affection' originated from the Latin word 'affectionem', which means 'a disposition or state of mind'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'affection' has evolved to also mean a feeling of liking or love towards someone or something, showing care and concern.