Affection
Affection noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.
Usage example: an elderly couple showing their affection for each other by little acts of kindness
Desire and affection are semantically related. in fondness topic. In some cases you can use "Desire" instead a noun "Affection", when it comes to topics like strong fondness.
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Related pairs
How words are described
| human | human affection | human desire |
| particular | particular affection | particular desire |
| true | true affection | true desire |
| genuine | genuine affection | genuine desire |
| Other adjectives: deep, obvious, simple, romantic, strong, actual, constant, extreme, great, intense, little, sincere, personal, secret, twisted, shared, mutual, overwhelming, growing, obsessive, sudden. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Her smothering affection and desire to control his life has lead to numerous characters suggesting that she's actually in love with her own son.
Source: My Beloved Smother -
Meanwhile, Rupert has No Social Skills and is an embarrassment to his mother; his love for Langford is a shallow desire for acceptance and affection.
Source: Film / The King of Comedy - Their devotion to him and their desire to win his affection (or even attention) led them to commit horrible atrocities in his name.
Source: Roleplay / Shadow Quest
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