fondness

noun

UK /ˈfɒnd.nəs/

US /ˈfɑːnd.nəs/

A fondness is a warm, happy feeling of liking someone or something.

She has a fondness for chocolate ice cream.

SYNONYMS

liking affection love warmth attachment

RELATED WORDS

care tenderness preference enjoyment friendship

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A gentle, loving feeling toward a person.

His fondness for his little sister was easy to see.

3. A strong liking for a particular thing or activity.

Grandpa's fondness for old movies made us laugh.

4. A kind and caring way of treating someone.

The teacher spoke with fondness about her students.