fondness

noun

fond·​ness ˈfän(d)-nəs How to pronounce fondness (audio)
Synonyms of fondnessnext
1
obsolete : foolishness, folly
2
: tender affection
3
: 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 death was attributed to a liver ailment, which veterans said had nothing to do with Siwash’s fondness for beer. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 In order to cope with her loneliness, Paula has also developed a fondness for a cam boy named Trevor (played by Brandon Flynn) who, in the first episode of the series, is suddenly assaulted and kidnapped on camera in the middle of a session Paula is paying for. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2026 There is a slow return to slimmer styles, which feels like a safety net for millennials who carry a fondness for the skinny. Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 Fred prefers to vividly demonstrate his fondness for embodying an AI emulation. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fondness

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fondness was in the 15th century

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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondness. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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