fondness

noun

fond·​ness ˈfän(d)-nəs 

1

obsolete : foolishness, folly

2

: tender affection

3

: appetite, relish

had a fondness for argument

Synonyms of fondness

• love
• affection
• passion

Examples of fondness in a Sentence

my fondness for you will never fail

I have a fondness for expensive chocolate.

Recent Examples on the Web

His daughter knows this tale well — and his fondness for verbal sparring. — Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Thomas Jefferson was known for his decadent tastes and a fondness for French wine and macaroni and cheese. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Trump’s fondness for showmanship has not been a match for public anxiety about his presidency. — ABC News, 24 June 2026

Lady Diana Spencer’s fondness for jewelry started early. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1