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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Nearly four decades later, Overstreet can still recall the photo that features himself, his sister Dayetta and his mother, Johnnie, with fondness. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026 The film on occasion calls to mind Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma, which did a similarly convincing job of conjuring up the tones and textures of a life remembered in piecemeal, with both fondness and ache. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026 Liebig said the impulse to collect these boxes and other memorabilia can come from nostalgia and general fondness of the brand. Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Given his makeup, work ethic, his uncomplicated relationship with Canucks fans and his fondness for the city of Vancouver, Boeser seems like a good fit to keep around to provide some veteran insulation during a rebuild. Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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