Affection meaning

kjærlighet meaning 1 kjærlighet pronunciation 2 affectionate 3 affection norsk 4 Often affections. emotion; feeling; sentiment: over and above our reason and affections. the emotional realm of love: a place in his affections. Pathology. a disease, or the condition of being diseased; abnormal state of body or mind: a gouty affection. 5 affection noun Definition of affection 1 as in love a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone an elderly couple showing their affection for each other by little acts of kindness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance love devotion passion respect fondness enthusiasm attachment appreciation longing desire adoration devotedness. 6 Affection is the positive feeling you may have or express for other people or things. Your grandma may show her affection for you by pinching your cheek, and you may show your affection for your dog by rubbing her belly. Not everybody is good at showing affection to their loved ones, like old-school dads or tough guys in action movies. 7 1. a feeling of fondness or tenderness for a person or thing; attachment 2. (often plural) emotion, feeling, or sentiment: to play on a person's affections. 3. (Pathology) pathol any disease or pathological condition 4. (Psychology) psychol any form of mental functioning that involves emotion. See also affect 8 a gentle feeling of fondness or liking. 9 the action or process of affecting or being affected. 10 Affection or fondness is a "disposition or state of mind or body" commonly linked to a feeling or type of love. It has led to multiple branches in philosophy and psychology that discuss emotion, disease, influence, and state of being. Often, "affection" denotes more than mere goodwill or friendship. 12