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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Williams has a special fondness for Saint-Tropez, which French film star Brigitte Bardot famously transformed from a sleepy fishing village to a magnet for jetsetters. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 May 2026 Shelley’s fondness for the composer is evident. Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Any fan of an SEC program that is over the age of 20 will always look back on that period of time with fondness. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 Despite the messiness of the in-person, one-to-one, low tech services, the EDD Job Service counselors and staff of the time often talk with fondness about the culture that grew out of these local services. Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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