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.
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Musk’s attention-seeking and fondness for organizational chaos are usually unmatched, giving him an advantage in most of his dealings. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025 Sophomore guard Caroline Flynn can look back at this season for Marist with fondness. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025 The king's staff remember Trump's last visit with fondness and got on with the president's team, Newsweek has been told, and there is no doubt sincerity in the king's warmth. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 Even Braun, whose opportunity has increased since the veteran’s departure, looks back on KCP’s time in Denver with fondness. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fondness

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 25 Mar. 2025.

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