affection

/əˈfɛkʃən/noun

A gentle feeling of fondness or love for someone.

Example sentence

“The old dog showed great affection for the children.”

Takes "for": affection for an old friend. You "show" or "display" affection; the plural "affections" is literary.

Related words

comfortA relaxed state of ease and contentment, free from worry or pain.sympathyA feeling of care and sadness for someone who is suffering or in trouble.moodThe way a person feels emotionally at a particular time.restlessUnable to relax or stay still, often because of boredom or worry.temperA person's usual state of mind or tendency to react in a certain way, especially a quickness to become angry.eagerWanting to do or have something very much; full of keen interest.