noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The cat’s lairish behavior made it difficult to catch.

Definition:Aversion to social contact, particularly in animals or people, often exhibiting a lurid or sinister quality.

From lairish

Example:His lairiness suggested the malice behind his behavior.

Definition:Strong ill-will or hostility, often accompanied by a tendency to conceal or hide such feelings.

From malice

Example:The thief’s lairiness was a sign of his cunning nature.

Definition:The quality of being clever and resourceful, with a secretive motive to achieve a goal.

From cunning