noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or quality of being affectionate. uncountable
2. 2
   a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love wordnet
3. 3
   a positive feeling of liking wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

affectionaffectionbenignitybrotherhoodcompassionecstasy

Etymology

From affectionate + -ness.

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