affection affection /əˈfɛkʃən/

noun

1. () A positive feeling of liking  ( affectionateness , fondness , heart , affection , philia , tenderness , warmheartedness , warmness )
   a positive feeling of liking
    He had trouble expressing the affection he felt
   he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
    The child won everyone's heart
   the child won everyone's heart
    The warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
   the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home