Fondness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfän(d)-nəs/ fond·ness

Meaning & Definition of Fondness

Fondness (noun)

  1. foolishness, folly
  2. tender affection
  3. appetite, relish

Fondness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone

    "my fondness for you will never fail"

    similar: affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion
    related: 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
    opposite: abomination, hate, hatred, loathing, rancor
    near: allergy, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, disfavor, dislike, enmity, hostility, abhorrence, disgust, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, misanthropy

  2. positive regard for something

    "I have a fondness for expensive chocolate"

    similar: appetite, fancy, favor, like, liking, love, love affair, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use
    related: craving, desire, hankering, longing, thirst, yen, enthusiasm, gusto, interest, passion, bias, prejudice, bent, inclination, leaning, propensity, tendency, tooth, palate, weakness
    opposite: aversion, disfavor, disgust, dislike, distaste, hatred, loathing, mislike
    near: apathy, disinclination, indifference, unconcern

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fondness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fondness:

affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion, appetite, fancy, favor, like, liking, love affair, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fondness

Words with the opposite meaning of Fondness:

abomination, hate, hatred, loathing, rancor, aversion, disfavor, disgust, dislike, distaste, mislike

Related Words for Fondness

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, hankering

Near Antonyms of Fondness

allergy, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hostility, abhorrence, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, misanthropy, apathy, disinclination, indifference, unconcern

Origin & Etymology of Fondness

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Fondness

What does "Fondness" mean?

"Fondness" means foolishness, folly. As a noun, it is defined as: foolishness, folly. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fondness"?

Other words for "Fondness" include affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion, appetite and fancy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fondness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fondness"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fondness". Common alternatives include affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion, appetite, fancy, favor and like.

What is the opposite of "Fondness"?

Antonyms of "Fondness" include abomination, hate, hatred, loathing, rancor, aversion, disfavor and disgust. Near antonyms include allergy, animosity, antagonism and antipathy.

How do you use "Fondness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fondness" in a sentence: "my fondness for you will never fail"; "I have a fondness for expensive chocolate".

Is "Fondness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fondness" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Fondness"?

"Fondness" is pronounced /ˈfän(d)-nəs/ and divided into syllables as fond·ness.

What is the origin of the word "Fondness"?

First known use: 15th century.