affection
Usage
What are other ways to say affection?
Affection is a fondness for others that is enduring and tender, but calm. Devotion is an intense love and steadfast, enduring loyalty to a person; it may also imply consecration to a cause. Love may apply to various kinds of regard: the charity of the Creator, reverent adoration toward God or toward a person, the relation of parent and child, the regard of friends for each other, or romantic feelings for another person, etc.
Example Sentences
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Her 84-year-old mother’s case, still being investigated by law enforcement, generated an outpouring of public affection for the co-host.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
She talked about her first night out with her Californian roommate and the culture shock of seeing students wearing shorts to class and their public displays of affection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Still, during difficult times, many people just want attention and affection.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Gabbo didn't hear their interruptions, talked over them, could not differentiate between child and adult voices and responded awkwardly to declarations of affection.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Then they saw the fortune-teller arrive and fell upon her with affection.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
