fondness
noun/ˈfɑndnəs/
Frequency rank: #11,278 most common English word
Meaning
A gentle liking or affection for someone or something.
Example sentence
She has always had great fondness for old black-and-white movies.
Synonyms & related words
- affection
- love
- liking
- attachment
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