Her affectations at the gallery opening made it clear she was more interested in being noticed than in the art.

He spent the afternoon affectioning the rescued dove until it trusted him.

The affectiveness of the music was undeniable, stirring memories and tears among the listeners.

His affectated speech at the dinner made the hosts exchange puzzled glances.

Her affectational manner at the gala made genuine compliments feel insincere.

The patient's reduced affect display made it difficult for clinicians to assess his emotional state.

The psychiatrist noted the patient's flat affect during the evaluation.

Researchers measured the children's affect displays during the therapy sessions.

Clinicians often assess affect perseverance to predict which patients will maintain motivation during long-term rehabilitation.

After months of extreme highs and debilitating lows, she was diagnosed with an affective disorder.