fondness

noun

fond·​ness ˈfän(d)-nəs How to pronounce fondness (audio)
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.
Recent Examples on the Web Growing up near the Santa Monica Mountains and living near the area for most of his life has given Bridges a fondness and respect for the plants and animals that also call the area home — and a host of animal encounter stories to tell. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2024 And, like her SATC character, Parker has a fondness for shoes—her neon pink SJP ballerina block heels were the sole source of color in her otherwise grayscale outfit. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fondness 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fondness was in the 14th century

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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondness. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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