English to Irish Meaning of affection - gean

Affection :

gean

noun

gean, grá, mothú, grámhar, iatán, mhaisiúil, meon, ciall, onóir, meas, asarlaiocht, comhthéacs, cloí, Comhlachas, nasc, paisean, spreagadh, péire, pósadh, dathú, smaoineamh, aigne, mhealladh, tharraingt, tarraingt, líníocht, cairdeas, fearg, dath, mód, teannas, tréith, gníomhas, obair, gníomh

Affection :: geanAffections :: affectionsDisaffection :: disaffection

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Definitions of affection in English

Noun(1) a positive feeling of liking

Examples of affection in English

(1) the prisoners crave affection and hence participate in sexual relationships(2) He suffered from an affection of the bladder, and was at length compelled to resort to a surgical operation for relief.(3) she felt affection for the wise old lady(4) He felt almost intoxicated with admiration and affection for this man.(5) When I go out and about people have incredible affection for me and I think well, that's not bad.(6) I have a great affinity and affection for my American counterparts.(7) Douglas showed respect and affection for the people he portrayed.(8) And I know I'll never ever lose affection for the people and place that once played such an important role in my life.(9) Participants were asked to rate physical affection with parents on 5-point Likert scales.(10) This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us.(11) I have a real personal admiration and affection for him, and I hope and believe he does for me as well.(12) And Canadians have always had this sort of affection for us and we've always had this affection for the Canadian people.(13) Like all the veterans who fought in Holland, he has tremendous affection for the Dutch people.(14) And I think about that so often, because of the universality of people's love and affection for their dads.(15) an affection of the skin(16) I suffered from an affection of the sight, which forbade all use of the eyes for purposes of study.

Related Phrases of affection

(1) have affection for ::

tá gean

(2) mutual affection ::

gean frithpháirteach

(3) have deep affection for ::

tá gean domhain le haghaidh

(4) tender affection ::

gean tairisceana

Related Phrases of affection

(1) have affection for ::

tá gean

(2) mutual affection ::

gean frithpháirteach

(3) have deep affection for ::

tá gean domhain le haghaidh

(4) tender affection ::

gean tairisceana

Synonyms

Noun

1. fondness ::

fondness

2. love ::

grá

3. liking ::

liking

5. warmth ::

teas

6. devotion ::

devotion

7. endearment ::

endearment

8. care ::

cúram

9. caring ::

ag tabhairt aire

10. attachment ::

iatán

11. friendship ::

cairdeas

12. warm feelings ::

mothúcháin te

Antonyms

1. abomination ::

abomination

2. hate ::

fuath

3. hatred ::

fuath

Different Forms

affection, affections, disaffection

Word Example from TV Shows

I was built with an AFFECTION for hopeless causes.

Westworld Season 3, Episode 8

But you made him grovel for AFFECTION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 1

your emotional connection and you win back her AFFECTION

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 12

$I’d dare to say that even\Nwith some affection from my side.$

I’d dare to say that even
with some AFFECTION from my side.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 9

I did not come here today seeking your AFFECTION.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 4

Examples of affection from TV Shows

I was built with an AFFECTION for hopeless causes.

Westworld Season 3, Episode 8

But you made him grovel for AFFECTION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 1

your emotional connection and you win back her AFFECTION

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 12

$I’d dare to say that even\Nwith some affection from my side.$

I’d dare to say that even
with some AFFECTION from my side.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 9

I did not come here today seeking your AFFECTION.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 4

English to Irish Dictionary: affection

Meaning and definitions of affection, translation in Irish language for affection with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of affection in Irish and in English language.

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English to Irish Dictionary: affection

Meaning and definitions of affection, translation in Irish language for affection with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of affection in Irish and in English language.

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