Expressions Of Affection

adjective showing fondness or tenderness towards someone or something

• The couple displayed an affectionate bond during the charity event.
• My cat is so affectionate, always rubbing against my legs.
• I've never seen two people so lovey-dovey and affectionate.
• His affectionate words were like a warm hug for her troubled soul.

noun a physical gesture of affection or comfort

• The two friends greeted each other with a warm bear hug.
• I gave my brother a big bear hug when I saw him after so long.
• He came running up to me and gave me a massive bear hug.
• The community came together in a figurative bear hug to support the family in need.

noun a love letter or note

• She received a beautiful billet doux from her secret admirer.
• I saw him slip a billet doux into her locker.
• He wrote her a sweet billet doux to express his feelings.
• His music was like a billet doux to the soul, soothing and heartfelt.

adjective intensely enthusiastic or passionate about something

preposition used to indicate strong feelings of love or admiration towards something

• She is crazy about classical music and attends every concert in town.
• I'm crazy about that new TV show, I can't stop watching it!
• He's totally crazy about her, he can't stop talking about her.
• The chef is crazy about using fresh ingredients in his dishes.

noun a social or romantic appointment or engagement

• The scheduled date for the meeting is next Monday.
• Hey, do you want to go on a date this weekend?
• I've got a hot date tonight with my crush.
• The date of the event is fast approaching, so we need to prepare.

noun a musical direction meaning 'sweetly' or 'softly'

adjective used to describe something sweet or soft in music or food

• The dolce melody of the violin filled the concert hall.
• I can't resist a slice of that dolce cake, it's too delicious.
• Let's grab some dolce gelato after dinner.
• She had a dolce smile that could brighten anyone's day.

verb to fill with love or fascination

• She found herself quite enamored with the idea of studying abroad.
• He's totally enamored with that new video game.
• I'm so enamored with this new band, I can't stop listening to their music.
• The artist was enamored with the colors of the sunset, inspiring her next masterpiece.

adjective Enamored is an adjective that describes a feeling of being filled with love or admiration for someone or something.

• The artist was enamored with the beauty of the landscape.
• I'm totally enamored with this new TV show, I can't stop watching it.
• She's so enamored with him, it's like she's got hearts in her eyes.
• The CEO was enamored with the idea of expanding into new markets.

noun a word or phrase expressing love or affection

adjective used to describe something that is meant to express love or affection

• The politician used the endearment 'my fellow citizens' in his speech to connect with the audience.
• She always calls her best friend 'sweetie' as a term of endearment.
• I love it when my grandma calls me 'pumpkin' as a cute endearment.
• The old man's wrinkled face held a certain endearment that made everyone feel warm and welcome.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things (common noun), or to name a particular one of these (proper noun)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Many people believe that sacrifices should be made for love.
• I would do anything for love, even if it means driving across town at midnight.
• I'm head over heels for love and can't get enough of it.
• She would climb mountains for love, that's how strong her feelings are.

noun a person's head

adverb completely or intensely

preposition indicating movement or location in a particular direction

• She was head over heels in love with him and couldn't imagine life without him.
• I'm head over heels in love with that new restaurant downtown.
• They're head over heels for each other, it's so cute!
• After trying the new ice cream flavor, I was head over heels in love with it.

noun a phrase used to describe something overly sentimental or romantic

• The hearts-and-flowers decorations at the wedding reception added a touch of romance to the atmosphere.
• She's always been a fan of hearts-and-flowers cards for special occasions.
• I'm not really into all that hearts-and-flowers stuff, I prefer more practical gifts.
• Their relationship wasn't all hearts-and-flowers, they had their fair share of challenges too.

noun an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection

verb to hold someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection

• The therapist encouraged the patient to seek comfort in a warm hug.
• I could really use a hug right now, I'm feeling a bit down.
• Give me a big bear hug, I need some love right now.
• The peaceful scenery seemed to hug my soul, bringing a sense of calm.

noun a person's male lover or suitor

adjective related to or characteristic of a male lover or suitor

• The young woman was deeply devoted to her inamorato, showering him with gifts and affection.
• I heard that Sarah's inamorato is taking her out for a fancy dinner tonight.
• My best friend's inamorato is always spoiling her with surprises.
• The artist considered painting his inamorato as a symbol of his love and devotion.

noun a physical expression of affection or greeting

verb to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love, greeting, or farewell

• Before departing, they exchanged a polite kiss good bye.
• She gave him a quick kiss good bye before heading out the door.
• They shared a smooch good bye before going their separate ways.
• As the sun set, the old year gave a gentle kiss good bye to make way for the new year.

noun a touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, greeting, or reverence

verb to touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, greeting, or reverence

• The couple shared a tender kiss at the end of the ceremony.
• He leaned in for a quick kiss before saying goodbye.
• They were caught sneaking a kiss behind the school gym.
• The sunset kissed the horizon goodnight.

noun a romantic or sexual relationship between two people who are not married to each other

• The scandalous love affair between the two politicians was exposed by the media.
• I heard about Sarah's love affair with her boss, it's all over the office gossip.
• Did you hear about the crazy love affair going on between those two celebrities?
• Her love affair with music began at a young age and has only grown stronger over the years.

noun a quality or state of being beautiful or pleasing in a graceful or delicate way

• The loveliness of the garden was enhanced by the colorful flowers and well-trimmed hedges.
• I can't get over the loveliness of that sunset last night, it was breathtaking.
• Check out the loveliness of that new car, it's so sleek and stylish.
• Her loveliness shone through in everything she did, making her a joy to be around.

• The lovesick poet expressed his emotions through beautifully crafted sonnets.
• She's been feeling lovesick ever since her crush started dating someone else.
• My friend is totally lovesick over that new guy she met at the party.
• The abandoned puppy looked up at me with lovesick eyes, longing for a new home.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• She is mad about the new policies implemented by the government.
• He's mad about his favorite team losing the game.
• I'm totally mad about that new movie, it's so good!
• The chef is mad about creating unique dishes that push the boundaries of traditional cuisine.

noun a session of kissing and caressing

verb to engage in kissing and caressing with someone

adverb in a way that is exaggerated or not entirely true

• The couple was caught making out in the park.
• Did you see them making out at the party last night?
• They were totally making out in the backseat of the car.
• The artist's use of color and texture makes the painting really make out.

noun a quality or state of being excessively sentimental or emotional

• The mushiness of the overcooked vegetables was off-putting.
• I can't stand the mushiness of soggy cereal.
• Her text messages are always full of mushiness, it's so cheesy.
• The mushiness of his apology left her feeling unsatisfied and doubtful.

verb to rub or push gently against someone or something with the nose or face, typically as a gesture of affection

• The horse gently nuzzled its foal to show affection.
• My cat loves to nuzzle against my face when I come home.
• The puppy nuzzled up to its owner for a treat.
• The soft blanket seemed to nuzzle me as I wrapped myself in it.

noun the patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry or language

adjective relating to or characteristic of prosody

• The study of prosody in linguistics focuses on the patterns of rhythm and intonation in speech.
• I find it interesting how prosody can affect the overall meaning of a sentence.
• Dude, your prosody is way off when you're telling a joke.
• Her prosody was like a symphony, perfectly conveying the emotions of the poem.

noun a movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual

• Romanticism was a cultural movement that emphasized emotion and individualism.
• I love reading about romanticism in literature class.
• Romanticism is so old-school, but I kind of dig it.
• Her love for him was like a wave of romanticism washing over her heart.

noun a musical performance given to honor or express love for someone

verb to perform a serenade for someone

• The musician performed a beautiful serenade for the guests at the gala.
• He decided to serenade his crush outside her window with his guitar.
• I heard John is planning to serenade his girlfriend at the park tonight.
• The sunset seemed to serenade the ocean as it dipped below the horizon.

verb past participle of the verb 'smite', meaning to strike or hit with a powerful blow

adjective affected by a strong feeling of love or affection

• She was completely smitten with the charming young man she met at the ball.
• I can tell by the way she looks at him that she's totally smitten.
• They're so cute together, she's totally smitten!
• The artist was smitten by the beauty of the sunset, inspiring him to create a masterpiece.

noun a kiss

verb to kiss passionately

• The couple shared a quick smooch before parting ways.
• They couldn't resist stealing a smooch when no one was looking.
• I saw them sneak a smooch behind the bleachers.
• The sun seemed to smooch the horizon as it set in a fiery display.

verb to begin to like or enjoy something

preposition used to indicate a person's liking or inclination towards something

• He decided to take to studying law in order to pursue a career in the legal field.
• She really took to playing the guitar and now practices every day.
• I never thought I would take to skateboarding, but now I can't get enough of it.
• After the breakup, she took to drowning her sorrows in a bottle of wine every night.

noun a quality or state of being tender; kindness, gentleness, or affection

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• The doctor noted the tenderness in the patient's abdomen during the examination.
• She showed great tenderness towards her newborn baby.
• I can't believe he had the tenderness to apologize after what he did.
• The tenderness of her words brought comfort to his heart.

noun TLC stands for tender loving care, which refers to the act of showing kindness, compassion, and attention to someone or something in need of support or assistance.

• The patient requires constant TLC from the medical staff.
• My plants are thriving thanks to all the TLC I give them.
• I need some serious TLC after that long week at work.
• The old house needed some TLC to bring it back to its former glory.

verb coming into or in contact with

adjective causing feelings of sadness or sympathy

• The touching moment at the memorial service brought tears to everyone's eyes.
• I saw a really touching video of a dog reuniting with its owner after a long time.
• That movie was so touching, I was a mess by the end of it.
• The artist's painting was so touching, it seemed to reach out and speak to my soul.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'unloving' describes someone or something lacking love or affection

• The unloving nature of their relationship was evident to everyone around them.
• She always knew her father was unloving, but it still hurt when he forgot her birthday.
• Her ex-boyfriend was so unloving, he didn't even care when she was sick.
• The dark clouds in the sky seemed unloving, blocking out the warm rays of the sun.

noun the quality of being adorable or lovable

• The adorableness of the puppies made everyone in the room smile.
• I can't handle the adorableness of that baby panda!
• That kitten has so much adorableness, I can't even deal.
• The adorableness of her laughter was like music to my ears.

noun a feeling of excitement or elation typically caused by romantic or delightful experiences

• The sight of the couple holding hands in the park filled her with kilig.
• I can't help but feel kilig whenever I see my crush.
• I was so kilig when he finally asked me out on a date.
• The movie's romantic ending left me feeling kilig all over.

noun a gathering or event characterized by demonstrations of love, peace, and harmony

preposition used to indicate the purpose or reason for a gathering or event

• The love-in event was organized by the local community to promote unity and harmony.
• I heard there's a love-in happening at the park this weekend, wanna check it out?
• The love-in was lit, everyone was having such a good time.
• Their relationship was like a never-ending love-in, full of joy and happiness.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or sentiment

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The couple should consider booking a private room for their intimate conversations.
• Seriously, you two need to get a room!
• Get a room, lovebirds!
• Their public display of affection was so intense, it was like they needed to get a room for themselves.

noun A group hug is a physical embrace involving multiple people, typically expressing support, love, or solidarity.

• After a successful team meeting, the group hug symbolized unity and camaraderie among colleagues.
• When our friend group reunited after a long time apart, we all shared a big group hug.
• At the end of the concert, everyone in the crowd did a massive group hug to show their appreciation for the band.
• During difficult times, sometimes we all just need a virtual group hug to feel supported and loved.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• As a sign of respect, it is customary to kiss the door before entering the temple.
• I dare you to kiss the door of that haunted house and see what happens!
• Why would you want to kiss the door? That's so weird!
• Sometimes you have to metaphorically kiss the door before opportunities open up for you.

adjective describing something related to adoration or showing admiration

• The adorational behavior of the fans towards the celebrity was evident during the meet and greet event.
• She couldn't hide her adorational feelings towards the cute puppy she just adopted.
• I'm totally adorational over this new song, it's so catchy!
• The adorational bond between the mother and her child was heartwarming to witness.

noun a French term meaning 'love affairs'

• The scandalous affaires d'amour of the royal family were kept hidden from the public eye.
• I heard she's been caught up in some affaires d'amour drama lately.
• I can't keep up with all the affaires d'amour going on in this town.
• His paintings often depict the complexities of affaires d'amour in a subtle yet profound way.

adverb relating to or characterized by affection; lovingly

• She affectionally greeted each of her guests with a warm smile and a handshake.
• He affectionally calls his best friend 'bro' as a term of endearment.
• They affectionally refer to each other as 'babe' in their relationship.
• The old couple held hands affectionally as they walked through the park, a symbol of their enduring love.