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

Parnell could face a tough confirmation given GOP hawks’ fondness for Driscoll and past domestic abuse allegations against him. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

King’s eyes gather the world’s hodgepodge, and her hand records with a sensitivity that can come only from fondness. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Today, audience fondness for pricey premium formats like IMAX has pushed the average adult ticket price above $13, according to research firm EntTelligence. — Bob Mondello, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026

Sharon loses some points for her fondness for watching movies on her phone. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1