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Definition of Fondness
1. Noun. A predisposition to like something. "He had a fondness for whiskey"
2. Noun. A positive feeling of liking. "The warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"
Exact synonyms: Affection, Affectionateness, Heart, Philia, Tenderness, Warmheartedness, Warmness
Generic synonyms: Feeling
Specialized synonyms: Attachment, Fond Regard, Protectiveness, Regard, Respect, Soft Spot
Derivative terms: Affectionate, Fond, Hearty, Tender, Warmhearted, Warm, Warm
Generic synonyms: Feeling
Specialized synonyms: Attachment, Fond Regard, Protectiveness, Regard, Respect, Soft Spot
Derivative terms: Affectionate, Fond, Hearty, Tender, Warmhearted, Warm, Warm
3. Noun. A quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love.
Exact synonyms: Affectionateness, Lovingness, Warmth
Generic synonyms: Emotionalism, Emotionality
Specialized synonyms: Tenderness, Uxoriousness
Derivative terms: Affectionate, Fond, Loving
Generic synonyms: Emotionalism, Emotionality
Specialized synonyms: Tenderness, Uxoriousness
Derivative terms: Affectionate, Fond, Loving
Definition of Fondness
1. n. The quality or state of being fond; foolishness.
Definition of Fondness
1. affection [n -ES] - See also: affection
Medical Definition of Fondness
1. 1. The quality or state of being fond; foolishness. " Fondness it were for any, being free, To covet fetters, though they golden be." (Spenser) 2. Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles. " My heart had still some foolish fondness for thee." (Addison) Synonym: Attachment, affection, love, kindness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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