fondness

fond·ness

noun \ˈfän(d)-nəs\

Definition of FONDNESS

1

obsolete : foolishness, folly

2

: tender affection

3

: appetite, relish <had a fondness for argument>

Examples of FONDNESS

1. <my fondness for you will never fail>
2. <I have a fondness for expensive chocolate.>

First Known Use of FONDNESS

14th century

Related to FONDNESS

Synonyms: affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion

Antonyms: abomination, hate, hatred, loathing, rancor

Related Words: appetite, fancy, favor, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, taste; craving, crush, desire, infatuation, longing, lust, yearning; ardor, eagerness, enthusiasm, fervor, zeal; appreciation, esteem, estimation, regard, respect; adoration, adulation, deification, idolatry, idolization, worship; allegiance, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, steadfastness

Near Antonyms: allergy, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, disfavor, dislike, enmity, hostility; abhorrence, disgust, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion; misanthropy

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Rhymes with FONDNESS

wanness