Feeling "Loving" (Version 2) - Flashcard set (w/o images)
Considerate
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: thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : showing kindness toward other people
She is one of the most considerate people I know.
He was considerate and turned down the stereo when we asked him to.
He is always considerate of other people’s feelings.
It was very considerate of you to offer to help.
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Admiration
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: a feeling of great respect and approval
She looked at them in admiration.
I have/feel great admiration for her courage.
We were filled with admiration for him.
She earned/won the admiration of her coworkers.
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Passionate
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: having, showing, or expressing strong emotions or beliefs
A passionate coach/performance
He gave a passionate speech on tax reform.
She has a passionate interest in animal rights.
She is passionate about art/music/sports.
We were moved by his passionate plea for forgiveness.
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Devoted
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: having strong love or loyalty for something or someone
A rock star’s most devoted fans
The author’s devoted [=loyal, faithful] readers have been eagerly waiting for the new book.
The TV show has a devoted following.
He remains devoted to his wife.
Her grandchildren are devoted to her.
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Attracted
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: to cause sexual or romantic feeling in (someone or something)
Short men attract her.
Her bright blue eyes attracted me.
The bird’s colorful feathers are used to attract a mate.
She is attracted to short men.
I was attracted by her bright blue eyes.
I felt very attracted to her.
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Cuddly
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: having the soft or appealing quality of a thing or person that you would like to cuddle
Cuddly teddy bears
He is so big and cuddly.
A soft, cuddly fabric
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Tender
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: very loving and gentle : showing affection and love for someone or something
He gave her a tender look.
She was tender and loving with her new child.
Tender words
A tender love song
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Sensitive
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: aware of and understanding the feelings of other people
I found him to be a sensitive and caring person.
She was sensitive to the fears of her patients.
: having an understanding of something : aware of something
We are sensitive to the need to act quickly in this situation.
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Caring
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: feeling or showing concern for other people
A caring parent/child/teacher
A caring gesture
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Affectionate
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: feeling or showing love and affection
You were lucky to have such affectionate [=loving] parents.
An affectionate nickname
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Love
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: a feeling of strong or constant affection for a person
Motherly/maternal love
Fatherly/paternal love
Brotherly/sisterly love
Children need unconditional love from their parents.
No one could doubt her love for her family.
: attraction that includes sexual desire : the strong affection felt by people who have a romantic relationship
A declaration of love
He was just a lonely man looking for love.
romantic love
unrequited love
After all these years, they’re still very much in love (with each other). [=they still love each other]
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Connection
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: a shared feeling of affection and understanding
We didn’t know each other for very long, but we had a real connection.
They’re working hard to make an emotional connection with their adopted children.
A performer’s connection with the audience
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Warmth
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: the quality or state of being kind or friendly
She enjoyed the warmth of their praise.
They possessed a graciousness and warmth that put their guests at ease.
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