affections
word · lemma: affection
Definition
Affections are feelings of love, fondness, or gentle attachment that you have for someone or something. Usually, it refers to warm emotional connections, especially between people.
Usage & Nuances
'Affections' is formal or literary and usually plural. It's often used in phrases like 'win someone's affections' or 'transfer one's affections.' More common in written English than in conversation. Not the same as 'affections' (diseases) in rare medical usage.
Example Sentences
Children need the affections of their parents.
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His affections seemed to shift over time.
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She was unsure of his true affections.
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He tried to win her affections with flowers.
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She expressed her affections through hugs.
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It's clear that his affections lie elsewhere now.
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