affectionateness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a positive feeling of liking
  2. noun a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love

Etymology

From affectionate + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

affection, fondness, tenderness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philia

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
feeling
Narrower (hyponyms)
soft spot, attachment, regard, protectiveness

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