fondness

/fˈɑndnəs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a predisposition to like something
   “he had a fondness for whiskey”
2. a positive feeling of liking
   “he had trouble expressing the affection he felt”
3. a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love

Synonyms for fondness

• fancy
• partiality
• affection
• affectionateness
• tenderness
• heart
• warmness
• warmheartedness
• philia
• lovingness
• warmth