Meaning & Definition of Fondness in English
English⟶
Fondness
/fɑndnəs/
noun
1. A predisposition to like something
- "He had a fondness for whiskey"
synonym:
- fondness,
- fancy,
- partiality
2. A positive feeling of liking
- "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"
synonym:
- affection,
- affectionateness,
- fondness,
- tenderness,
- heart,
- warmness,
- warmheartedness,
- philia
3. A quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
synonym:
- affectionateness,
- fondness,
- lovingness,
- warmth
Examples of using
Without anger and fondness.
I have a fondness for sweets.