fondness

noun

fond·ness ˈfän(d)-nəs

Synonyms of fondness

obsolete : foolishness, folly

: tender affection

: 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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King’s eyes gather the world’s hodgepodge, and her hand records with a sensitivity that can come only from fondness. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 Today, audience fondness for pricey premium formats like IMAX has pushed the average adult ticket price above $13, according to research firm EntTelligence. — Bob Mondello, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 Sharon loses some points for her fondness for watching movies on her phone. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 Regardless, Braxton listeners with a fondness for his grittier, more compact work should find that Splayed Werks delivers the goods without feeling like a step back. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fondness

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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fondness

noun

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