Definitions of philia
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a positive feeling of liking
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synonyms:
affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, tenderness, warmheartedness, warmness
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attachment, fond regard
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
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protectiveness
a feeling of protective affection
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regard, respect
a feeling of friendship and esteem
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soft spot
a sentimental affection
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type of:
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feeling
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
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