The phrase
"great affection" means to have strong feelings of love, care, or fondness for someone or something.
Full definition
One of nature's «gentlemen», he was held
in great affection and regard by all in the constituency.
They have
great affection for their people, wanting to be with them as much as possible without being overly demanding.
Though held
in great affection, however, the sculpture was, in those offices, rather commonplace.
Shot in black and white and filled with nuance, the film is directed with
great affection by Noah Baumbach, who wrote it with his star — actress Greta Gerwig.
These encounters won't lead him to glory, but watching them inspires a feeling
of great affection and contentment.
To this day, the various Gradius games, sometimes known under the alternative Nemesis moniker, still enjoy
great affection among fans, but new releases are all too rare.
She spoke with
great affection about her husband, a surgical radiologist whom she'd met in the military, and her two young sons, whom she clearly adores.
While British films can sometimes be regarded with
great affection at home, they rarely do well abroad — unless they happen to be the sort of strait - laced Bonham Carter historical dramas or soppy Hugh Grant contemporary rom - coms that pander to comfortable stereotypes for a foreign market.
I absolutely believe she will be capable of felling and
accepting great affection and care for and by another another - she has demonstrated that by her devotion to her baby doll and the new baby - as well as adults in her life.
Cats that groom their favorite people, by licking their skin or hair or even nibbling or sucking on their clothing,
indicates great affection.
'' It was a pleasure to travel on the «COLUMBIA III», clearly one of the maritime treasures of this coast, run with
obvious great affection by the crew and Skipper.»
He
inspired great affection among staff, artists and performers, who recognised a friend and ally, and a lover of all things creative.
Though it's not always true, many of us that commute by bike don't have much space to park and store our bicycles - either we live in urban - sized apartments in a city, or we just tend to have
such great affection for our cycle that we want it to accompany us to our work space, for safe keeping.
Evidently, the German stalwart still
holds great affection for the Gunners and he's keeping an eye on what's happening in north London.
The story, while playing like a soap opera on the surface, is chock full of wry human observations while showing
great affection for its characters.
Shot in black and white and filled with nuance, the film is directed with
great affection by Noah Baumbach («The Squid and the Whale»), who wrote it with his star — actress Greta Gerwig.
The Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, Bishop Richard Moth said «As we all know, Cardinal Cormac holds this Diocese
in great affection and will, I know, value the prayers of us all at this time», according to Independent Catholic News.
As dachshunds were originally bred as hunters they tend to be independent and courageous with a big personality, they can be a little stubborn, but are very smart and
show great affection.
The film features some of the classic elements of James Bond films, including a few humorous scenes, several appealing love interests (played here by Léa Seydoux and the underutilized Monica Bellucci) and a dramatic bureaucrat who clashes with Bond (played
with great affection by Ralph Fiennes).
Even if they are simple songs, I pray that they at least impart hunger for
a greater affection, a deeper understanding and a living encounter with this One called Love.
Although there are parts of the encyclical that are difficult to understand from our modern American perspective (and I say that with
the greatest affection), I believe the encyclical speaks as a voice crying in the wilderness, holding out the truth to those who have the power to incarnate it in the world through their policies and actions.
I never had any special interest in the Church before, but now I feel
a great affection and admiration because the Church alone has had the courage and persistence to stand for intellectual truth and moral freedom.
Many of us look upon Ryan Gosling and George Clooney with
great affection.
I'm speaking as plainly as I can and with
great affection.
What has not been realized is Ullathorne's contribution to the Decree on Infallibility at Vatican I. Ullathorne had
a great affection for Pius IX (they became bishop in the same year) but this was balanced by his view of the episcopacy.
We may love Lana Turner, but what we love with
greater affection is our own lives, and the line makes us laugh (if we have a sense of humor) because we see ourselves in the speaker's absurd attempt to disassociate himself from Turner's fragility.
I have
a great affection for 1 Samuel 3:1: «The word of the Lord was rare in those days, and there were no frequent visions.»
It is said Aybak and Shajar shared
a great affection for each other, but she was clearly the one who dominated the relationship.
Janice has
great affection for her feathered charges and their antics, and shares both her triumphs and her foibles in her book.
«I want to recognise the huge contribution Peter has made to Coca - Cola Amatil, and
the great affection and respect we have for him.
Monreal revealed his admiration for Atheltic today, with the left back telling Radio Euskadi: «I have
great affection for Athletic but I think only about the present, not what could happen in the future.
Although De Gea has stressed that he feels «
great affection and -LSB-...]
Although De Gea has stressed that he feels «
great affection and respect» in England, a report from Don Balon has claimed that United and Real have been locked in talks for weeks.
«In the end, in England, I have
a great affection and respect that I do not notice so much here.
But perhaps, with time, Napoli fans will come to look at it with
greater affection.
Liverpol fan here — remember Ray with
great affection.