fondness meaning and definition

FONDNESS noun

Definition of fondness (noun)

1. a predisposition to like something
   • "he had a fondness for whiskey"
   • synonyms: fancy, partiality
2. a positive feeling of liking
   • "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"
   • synonyms: affection, affectionateness, heart, philia, tenderness, warmheartedness, warmness
3. a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
   • synonyms: affectionateness, lovingness, warmth