fondness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a predisposition to like something
    fancy; partiality.
    • he had a fondness for whiskey
  2. noun a positive feeling of liking
    heart; warmness; philia; warmheartedness; tenderness; affection; affectionateness.
    • 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
  3. noun a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
    affectionateness; lovingness; warmth.

WordNet

Fond"ness noun
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being fond; foolishness. Obs.
    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.
    Syn.- Attachment; affection; love; kindness.

Webster 1913