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Fondness: meaning, definitions and examples

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fondness

 

[ ˈfɒndnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,303, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.