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fondness

[ˈfɑːndnəs]

fondness Definition

  • 1a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something
  • 2a tendency to like or be interested in something

Using fondness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fondness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has a fondness for chocolate.

  • Example

    He developed a fondness for jazz music.

  • Example

    I have a fondness for old movies.

  • Example

    Her fondness for animals led her to become a veterinarian.

fondness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fondness

Antonyms for fondness

Idioms Using fondness

  • to have a strong liking or addiction to alcohol

    Example

    He had a fondness for the bottle, which eventually led to his downfall.

  • when one is fond of someone or something, they tend to overlook flaws or negative aspects

    Example

    She was so fond of him that she didn't see how he was taking advantage of her.

  • the more one becomes familiar with someone or something, the more likely they are to develop a liking or affection towards them

    Example

    At first, she didn't like the new job, but her fondness grew by familiarity.

Phrases with fondness

  • an affectionate feeling towards someone

    Example

    She had a fondness for him that she couldn't explain.

  • a liking or interest in something

    Example

    His fondness for sports led him to become a professional athlete.

  • a nostalgic or sentimental attachment to a past event or time

    Example

    Her fondness of memory for her childhood home never faded.

Origins of fondness

from Middle English 'fondenesse', meaning 'foolishness'

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Summary: fondness in Brief

The term 'fondness' [ˈfɑːndnəs] refers to a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something, or a tendency to like or be interested in something. It can be used to describe a variety of contexts, such as liking chocolate or having a fondness for old movies. 'Fondness' is often accompanied by idioms like 'fondness is blind,' and phrases like 'fondness for someone.'