special affection

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

a particular or unique feeling of affection

affectionADJECTIVE + affection

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special

Examples (10)

  • The old sailor held a special affection for the sea, his lifelong companion.
  • She has a special affection for her youngest niece, often spoiling her with gifts.
  • It was clear from his gaze that he felt a special affection for his colleague.
  • Many locals retain a special affection for the old town square, despite the city's modernization.
  • The bond between the boy and his rescue dog was a testament to their special affection.
  • Even after all these years, I still feel a special affection for my first car.
  • The biography reveals the queen's special affection for her trusted advisor.
  • Do you have a special affection for any particular author or artist?
  • He developed a special affection for the city during his year studying abroad.
  • Despite having many students, the professor admitted to having a special affection for that one gifted class.