affection

 admiration admiration /ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. () A feeling of delighted approval and liking  ( esteem , admiration )
    a feeling of delighted approval and liking
      She looked at the painting with admiration, marveling at the artist's skill.
    She looked at the painting with admiration, marveling at the artist's skill.