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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Ultimately, though, Garner signed a new deal on January 23, with the Villa staff’s fondness for his versatility and talent never coalescing any further. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Statues While many people have a fondness for kitsch, oversized lawn or entryway décor, such as novelty statues, can quickly overwhelm and distract from the home. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026 With mature storytelling and a clear fondness for the comics and original series, X-Men '97 is one of Marvel's best projects of the decade thus far. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026 But eventually, my fondness for the solitude and silence of winter day hiking grew. Kaelyn Lynch, Outside, 23 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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