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- [fond-nis]
- /ˈfɒnd nɪs/
- /ˈfɒnd.nəs/
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- [fond-nis]
- /ˈfɒnd nɪs/
Definitions of fondness word
- noun fondness the state or quality of being fond. 1
- noun fondness tenderness or affection. 1
- noun fondness doting affection. 1
- noun fondness a liking or weakness for something: He has a fondness for sweets. 1
- noun fondness Archaic. complacent credulity; foolishness. 1
- noun fondness Affection or liking for someone or something. 1
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Origin of fondness
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at fond1, -ness
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Parts of speech for Fondness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fondness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fondness
noun fondness
- penchant — a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something: a penchant for outdoor sports.
- affection — If you regard someone or something with affection, you like them and are fond of them.
- soft spot — a weak or vulnerable position, place, condition, etc.: a soft spot in their fortifications; a soft spot in the economy.
- tenderness — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
- preference — the act of preferring.
Antonyms for fondness
noun fondness
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- animosity — Animosity is a strong feeling of dislike and anger. Animosities are feelings of this kind.
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