Affection and Affectionateness

Affection

Affection noun - A positive feeling of liking.
Usage example: he had trouble expressing the affection he felt

Affectionateness is a synonym for affection. In some cases you can use "Affectionateness" instead a noun "Affection".

Affectionateness

Affectionateness noun - A positive feeling of liking.
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Synonyms for Affectionateness

Affection is a synonym for affectionateness. You can use "Affection" instead a noun "Affectionateness".
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Affectionateness and Affection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affection/affectionateness
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