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philia

noun

A positive feeling of liking

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
A
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈfɪli.ə

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Definitions

noun

  1. A positive feeling of liking

    “He had trouble expressing the affection he felt”

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Example Sentences

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

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