əˈfɛkʃən ˈfɑndnəs ˈfɒndnəs hɑːt hɑɹt ˈfɪli.ə ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs ˈtɛn.də.nɪs wɔːmθ wɔɹmθ a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love a positive feeling of liking he had trouble expressing the affection he felt the child won everyone's heart the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home