fondness

noun

fond·ness ˈfän(d)-nəs

Synonyms of fondness

obsolete : foolishness, folly

: tender affection

: appetite, relish

had a fondness for argument

Examples of fondness in a Sentence

my fondness for you will never fail I have a fondness for expensive chocolate.

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The five-parter from Tiger King co-director Eric Goode features reptile dealers with a fondness for creepy crawlies and a loose connection to ethical and legal mores. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026 Riley’s oeuvre, in other words, has become an object of widespread readerly love even as her books themselves can seem scoured of fondness. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026 Sessa developed a true fondness for Provincetown while making the film. — Ok McCausland, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026 There’s a genuine fondness that Criston has for Gwayne; there’s a yin-yang aspect to them. — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fondness

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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fondness

noun

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