Fondness: meaning, definitions and examples

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fondness

[ ˈfɒndnəs ]

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feelings

A liking or affection towards someone or something, often accompanied by a warm feeling. It involves a strong emotional attachment and care for the object of fondness.

Synonyms

affection, liking, love

Examples of usage

She had a fondness for vintage cars.
His fondness for animals was evident in the way he cared for his pets.

Translations

Translations of the word "fondness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afeição

🇮🇳 प्रेम

🇩🇪 Zuneigung

🇮🇩 kecintaan

🇺🇦 прихильність

🇵🇱 uczucie

🇯🇵 愛情

🇫🇷 affection

🇪🇸 cariño

🇹🇷 sevgi

🇰🇷 애정

🇸🇦 مودة

🇨🇿 náklonnost

🇸🇰 náklonnosť

🇨🇳 喜爱

🇸🇮 naklonjenost

🇮🇸 ástúð

🇰🇿 ықылас

🇬🇪 სიყვარული

🇦🇿 məhəbbət

🇲🇽 cariño

Word origin

The word 'fondness' originated from the Middle English 'fondnesse', which came from the Old English 'fandian' meaning 'to try, seek out'. Over time, the word evolved to represent a deep affection or liking towards someone or something.

See also: fond, fondle, fondling, fondly, fondue.