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(n)
The quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity.
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The state or quality of being affectionate.
A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings.
the quality of being warmhearted
(anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
A like; a predilection.
Taste, liking, or inclination (for).
(adj)
Relating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions.
Emotion; impression.
Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.
A general thought, feeling, or sense.
(uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.
Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states.
A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.
The act of one who cares.
A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing.
The inner flight muscle (pectoralis minor) of poultry.
(uncountable, countable) Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality.
An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.
The state of being kind.
A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something.
(countable) A friendly relationship, or a relationship as friends.
Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.
Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.
(uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted.
Close attention; concern; responsibility.
Something which ails one; a disease; sickness.
(uncountable) A state of bad health or disease.
(arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.
A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.
The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
Something allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
A state or quality.
A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.
A diplomatic officer, usually one who plays a specific role.
Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially:
(uncountable) A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.
An expression of affection.
The quality of being hearty.
(uncountable) The act of adoring; loving devotion or fascination.
One's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.
The act by which somebody or something is cherished.
That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
(formal, literary) Friendship; friendliness.
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful
(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
Flattery; fulsome praise.
permanent; never-ending; infinite
The state of being close (all senses)
(uncountable, countable) Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing.
An immensely strong love or sexual attraction.
(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire for good; anxiety.
State of being devoted.
Sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.
Pertaining to the affections; affective; characterized by emotion
Hate coupled with disgust; abhorrence.
The quality of being protective.
The state of being grateful.
Faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation.
The quality of being possessive
Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
Not reciprocated.
The state of being effusive.
(uncountable) Disposition to do good.
The state of being gentle.
Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.
(psychology) The provision of physical and emotional care.
Friendliness, especially easy approachability owing to a cheerful and pleasant disposition.
Assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.
An absence of interest (attention or curiosity).
The state of having or being a companion.
The state or quality of being devout; religiosity.
The quality of being loving.
A feeling of dislike, aversion or antipathy.
The state of being indifferent.
Having the same relationship, each to each other.
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
The property that makes someone or something lovable.
(uncountable) The state of being hostile.
changeless, constant
(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity.
(now chiefly of a feeling or emotion) Not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid.
The state of being impassive.
(uncountable) The state or quality of being disagreeable.
The state or quality of being amicable or friendly.