affection
noun · /uh-FEK-shun/
Affection is a warm, caring feeling you have for someone or something. It can show in kind words, hugs, smiles, or helpful actions.
In a sentence
- "Mia showed affection for her puppy by brushing its fluffy ears gently."
- "Grandpa’s eyes twinkled with affection when he watched the children build a blanket fort."