English-Thai Dictionary
affection
N ความรัก ความรักใคร่ love fondness liking kwam-rak
affection
N อารมณ์ a-rom
affection
N โรค rok
affectionate
ADJ ซึ่ง รักใคร่ ซึ่ง แสดงถึง ความรัก loving tender fond sueng-rak-khrai
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
AFFECTION
n. 1. The state of being affected. [Little used. ]
2. Passion; but more generally,
3. A bent of mind towards a particular object, holding a middle place between disposition, which is natural, and passion, which is excited by the presence of its exciting object. Affection is a permanent bent of the mind, formed by the presence of an object, or by some act of another person, and existing without the presence of its object.
4. In a more particular sense, a settle good will, love or zealous attachment; as, the affection of a parent for his child. It was formerly followed by to or towards, but is now more generally followed by far.
5. Desire; inclination; propensity, good or evil; as, virtuous or vile affections. Romans 1:26, 31; Galatians 5:24.
6. In a general sense, an attribute, quality or property, which is inseparable from its object; as, love, fear and hope are affections of the mind; figure, weight, etc. , are affections of bodies.
7. Among physicians, a disease, or any particular morbid state of the body; as, a gouty affection; hysteric affection.
8. In painting, a lively representation of passion.
Shakespeare uses the word for affectation; but this use is not legitimate.
AFFECTIONATE
a. 1. Having great love, or affection; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Warm in affection; zealous.
Man, in his love to God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; benevolent; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance.
4. Inclined to; warmly attached. [Little used. ]
AFFECTIONATELY
adv. With affection; fondly; tenderly; kindly. 1 Thessalonians 2:8.
AFFECTIONATENESS
n.Fondness; goodwill; affection.
AFFECTIONED
a. 1. Disposed; having an affection of heart.
Be ye kindly affectioned one to another. Romans 12:1 .
2. Affected; conceited. Obs.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
AFFECTION
Af *fec "tion, n. Etym: [F. affection, L. affectio, fr. afficere. See Affect. ]
1. The act of affecting or acting upon; the state of being affected.
2. An attribute; a quality or property; a condition; a bodily state; as, figure, weight, etc. , are affections of bodies. "The affections of quantity. " Boyle. And, truly, waking dreams were, more or less, An old and strange affection of the house. Tennyson.
3. Bent of mind; a feeling or natural impulse or natural impulse acting upon and swaying the mind; any emotion; as, the benevolent affections, esteem, gratitude, etc. ; the malevolent affections, hatred, envy, etc. ; inclination; disposition; propensity; tendency. Affection is applicable to an unpleasant as well as a pleasant state of the mind, when impressed by any object or quality. Cogan.
4. 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. All his affections are set on his own country. Macaulay.
5. Prejudice; bias. [Obs. ] Bp. Aylmer.
6. (Med. )
Defn: Disease; morbid symptom; malady; as, a pulmonary affection. Dunglison.
7. The lively representation of any emotion. Wotton.
8. Affectation. [Obs. ] "Spruce affection. " Shak.
9. Passion; violent emotion. [Obs. ] Most wretched man, That to affections does the bridle lend. Spenser.
Syn. -- Attachment; passion; tenderness; fondness; kindness; love; good will. See Attachment; Disease.
AFFECTIONAL
AFFECTIONAL Af *fec "tion *al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to the affections; as, affectional impulses; an affectional nature.
AFFECTIONATE
Af *fec "tion *ate, a. Etym: [Cf. F. affectionné.]
1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs. ] Johson. Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. Sprat.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
4. Strongly inclined; -- with to. [Obs. ] Bacon.
Syn. -- Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.
AFFECTIONATED
AFFECTIONATED Af *fec "tion *a `ted, a.
Defn: Disposed; inclined. [Obs. ] Affectionated to the people. Holinshed.
AFFECTIONATELY
AFFECTIONATELY Af *fec "tion *ate *ly, adv.
Defn: With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly.
AFFECTIONATENESS
AFFECTIONATENESS Af *fec "tion *ate *ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being affectionate; fondness; affection.
AFFECTIONED
AFFECTIONED Af *fec "tioned, a.
1. Disposed. [Archaic ] Be kindly affectioned one to another. Rom. xii. 1 .
2. Affected; conceited. [Obs. ] Shak.
New American Oxford Dictionary
affection
af fec tion |əˈfekSHən əˈfɛkʃən | ▶noun 1 a gentle feeling of fondness or liking: she felt affection for the wise old lady | he won a place in her affections. • physical expressions of these feelings: the prisoners crave affection and hence participate in sexual relationships. 2 archaic the act or process of affecting or being affected. • a condition of disease: an affection of the skin. • a mental state; an emotion. DERIVATIVES af fec tion al |-SHənl |adjective ORIGIN Middle English: via Old French from Latin affectio (n- ), from afficere ‘to influence ’ (see affect 2 ).
affectionate
af fec tion ate |əˈfekSHənit əˈfɛkʃ (ə )nət | ▶adjective readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness: a happy and affectionate family. • expressing fondness: an affectionate kiss. DERIVATIVES af fec tion ate ly adverb ORIGIN late 15th cent. (in the sense ‘disposed, inclined toward ’): from French affectionné ‘beloved ’ or medieval Latin affectionatus ‘devoted, ’ from affectio (n- ), from afficere ‘to influence ’ (see affect 2 ).
Oxford Dictionary
affection
af |fec ¦tion |əˈfɛkʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] 1 a gentle feeling of fondness or liking: she felt affection for the wise old lady | [ count noun ] : he won a place in her affections. 2 archaic the action or process of affecting or being affected. • [ count noun ] a condition or disease: an affection of the skin. • [ count noun ] a mental state; an emotion. DERIVATIVES affectional adjective ORIGIN Middle English: via Old French from Latin affectio (n- ), from afficere ‘to influence ’ (see affect 2 ).
affectionate
af ¦fec ¦tion |ate |əˈfɛkʃ (ə )nət | ▶adjective readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness: his affectionate nature. • expressing fondness: an affectionate kiss. DERIVATIVES affectionately adverb ORIGIN late 15th cent. (in the sense ‘disposed, inclined towards ’): from French affectionné ‘beloved ’ or medieval Latin affectionatus ‘devoted ’, from affectio (n- ), from afficere ‘to influence ’ (see affect 2 ).
American Oxford Thesaurus
affection
affection noun the affection they share is obvious: fondness, love, liking, tenderness, warmth, devotion, endearment, care, caring, attachment, friendship; warm feelings.
affectionate
affectionate adjective an affectionate handshake | golden retrievers are known for being affectionate: loving, fond, adoring, devoted, caring, doting, tender, warm, warmhearted, softhearted, friendly; demonstrative, cuddly; informal touchy-feely, lovey-dovey. ANTONYMS cold.
Oxford Thesaurus
affection
affection noun they greeted each other with obvious affection: fondness, love, liking, endearment, feeling, sentiment, tenderness, warmth, warmness, devotion, care; caring, attentiveness, closeness, attachment, affinity, friendliness, friendship, intimacy, familiarity; amity, favour, regard, respect, admiration; warm feelings.
affectionate
affectionate adjective an affectionate hug | Thomas is such an affectionate child: loving, fond, adoring, devoted, caring, doting, tender, warm, warm-hearted, big-hearted, soft-centred, soft-hearted, soft, unselfish, kind, kind-hearted, kindly, comforting; sympathetic, solicitous, supportive, attentive, friendly, demonstrative, cuddly, amicable, cordial, welcoming, good-natured; brotherly, sisterly, motherly, fatherly, maternal, paternal, maternalistic, paternalistic; informal touchy-feely, lovey-dovey, chummy, pally; Brit. informal matey; N. Amer. informal buddy-buddy. ANTONYMS cold, unfeeling.
French Dictionary
affection
affection n. f. nom féminin 1 Attachement, tendresse. : Ils ont beaucoup d ’affection l ’un pour l ’autre. « Seule l ’affection […] peut me porter à ce degré de confiance où je ne crains plus la vie » (Gabrielle Roy , La Détresse et l ’Enchantement ). SYNONYME amour . Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom affectation, manque de naturel. 2 Maladie. : Le cancer est une grave affection, mais ne constitue pas une infection. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom infection, contamination par des microbes. LOCUTION Prendre quelqu ’un en affection. S ’attacher à quelqu ’un.
affectionner
affectionner v. tr. verbe transitif Aimer avec affection quelqu ’un, s ’intéresser ardemment à quelque chose. : Elle affectionne ses parents. Il affectionne la musique. aimer
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
affection
af fec tion /əfékʃ (ə )n /→affect 1 (形 )affectionate 名詞 複 ～s /-z /1 U 〖具体例ではan ～〗 «…に対する » (持続的で深い )愛情 , 好意, 愛着 «for , to , toward » ; 〖しばしばone 's ～s 〗愛情, 恋情 ▸ show (a ) deep affection for children 子供に対して深い愛情を示す ▸ win [lose ] A's affection (s )A 〈人 〉の愛を勝ち得る [失う ]2 U C ｟古 ｠感情, 気持ち ▸ friendly affection 好意的感情 3 U C (ある影響下の )体調 ; 病気, 疾病 .4 U C 影響, 作用 .5 U C 性質, 性向, 特性 .6 U C 〘哲 〙傾倒, 情愛 .
affectionate
af fec tion ate /əfékʃ (ə )nət /→affect 1 形容詞 more ～; most ～1 〈言葉 行為などが 〉愛情のこもった , 優しい ▸ give someone an affectionate pat 人を優しくたたく 2 〈人が 〉【人などに対して 】愛情の深い , 親密な «to , toward » ▸ They are very affectionate to their friends .彼らは友達にとても優しい ～ly 副詞 愛情 [親しみ ]を込めて .
The Wordsmith Dictionary