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| affection |
a friendly feeling of liking or loving someone or something. |
| con amore |
with tenderness, devotion, or loving enthusiasm. [1/2 definitions] |
| cuddle |
to hold in a gentle and loving way. |
| endearment |
a loving or affectionate act, word, or gesture. [1/2 definitions] |
| fond |
having or expressing tender or loving feelings. [1/2 definitions] |
| heartthrob |
a loving or sentimental feeling. [1/3 definitions] |
| hug |
to hold or squeeze with the arms in a loving way; embrace. [1/4 definitions] |
| moor1 |
an area of open, rolling, poorly drained land supporting heather and other acid-loving plants. |
| nestle |
to place or press in a snug or loving way. [1/2 definitions] |
| pet1 |
to pat or touch with a slow, loving motion. [1/2 definitions] |
| philo- |
loving; liking. |
| sportive |
fun-loving; playful. [1/2 definitions] |
| sweet |
thoughtful in a loving way. [1/14 definitions] |
| TLC |
abbreviation of "tender loving care." |
| unloving |
combined form of loving. |
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