noun
1. a warmhearted feeling
• Syn: ↑warmth
• Derivationally related forms: ↑warmhearted
• Hypernyms: ↑lovingness, ↑caring
2. a positive feeling of liking
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he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
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the child won everyone's heart
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the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
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• Derivationally related forms: ↑warmhearted, ↑warm (for: ↑warmness), ↑hearty (for: ↑heart), ↑tender (for: ↑tenderness), ↑fond (for: ↑fondness), ↑affectionate (for: ↑affectionateness)
• Hypernyms: ↑feeling
• Hyponyms: ↑attachment, ↑fond regard, ↑protectiveness, ↑regard, ↑respect, ↑soft spot
Useful english dictionary. 2012.