fondness

noun

fond·​ness ˈfän(d)-nəs 

1

obsolete : foolishness, folly

2

: tender affection

3

: appetite, relish

had a fondness for argument

Synonyms

• affection
• attachment
• devotedness
• devotion
• love
• passion

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

Olmo and Miguel are good kids, and there’s a tender, amused fondness to the late-’70s vibe that permeates the movie. —Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025

Arteta’s fondness for the player signed last summer from Real Sociedad was partly motivated by his dominance on the ground and in the air, both in contesting loose balls to secure possession and when attacking crosses. —Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025

The cemetery attracts few visitors but Mr. Hirsch has a particular fondness for the place. —Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025

Throughout, Chuang’s viewpoint reflects a fondness for the community and a necessary patience for the recurrent frustrations of village life. —Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1