Definition of affection

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Affection (n.) A settled good will; kind feeling; love; zealous or tender attachment; -- often in the pl. Formerly followed by to, but now more generally by for or towards; as, filial, social, or conjugal affections; to have an affection for or towards children..

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Insoul :: Insoul (v. t.) To set a soul in; reflexively, to fix one's strongest affections on..
Gush :: Gush (v. t.) A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment..
Hearted :: Hearted (a.) Having a heart; having (such) a heart (regarded as the seat of the affections, disposition, or character)..
Captive :: Captive (n.) One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated..
Pityriasis :: Pityriasis (n.) A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles..
Coo :: Coo (v. i.) To show affection; to act in a loving way. See under Bill, v. i..
Telepathy :: Telepathy (n.) The sympathetic affection of one mind by the thoughts, feelings, or emotions of another at a distance, without communication through the ordinary channels of sensation..
Fatherly :: Fatherly (a.) Like a father in affection and care; paternal; tender; protecting; careful.
Heavenlyminded :: Heavenlyminded (a.) Having the thoughts and affections placed on, or suitable for, heaven and heavenly objects; devout; godly; pious..
Unaffected :: Unaffected (a.) Not affected or moved; destitute of affection or emotion; uninfluenced.
Affectional :: Affectional (a.) Of or pertaining to the affections; as, affectional impulses; an affectional nature..
Variable :: Variable (a.) Liable to vary; too susceptible of change; mutable; fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men are variable; passions are variable..
Warburg''s Tincture :: Warburg's tincture () A preparation containing quinine and many other ingredients, often used in the treatment of malarial affections. It was invented by Dr. Warburg of London..
Syphilodermatous :: Syphiloderm (n.) A cutaneous affection due to syphilis.
Brotherly :: Brotherly (adv.) Like a brother; affectionately; kindly.
Spiritual :: Spiritual (a.) Of or pertaining to the soul or its affections as influenced by the Spirit; controlled and inspired by the divine Spirit; proceeding from the Holy Spirit; pure; holy; divine; heavenly-minded; -- opposed to carnal.
Soul :: Soul (n.) Energy; courage; spirit; fervor; affection, or any other noble manifestation of the heart or moral nature; inherent power or goodness..
Frigidness :: Frigidness (n.) The state of being frigid; want of heat, vigor, or affection; coldness; dullness..
Lovingness :: Lovingness (n.) Affection; kind regard.
Prigidity :: Prigidity (n.) Want of ardor, animation, vivacity, etc.; coldness of affection or of manner; dullness; stiffness and formality; as, frigidity of a reception, of a bow, etc..
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