fondness

  • 1Fondness — Fond ness, n. 1. The quality or state of being fond; foolishness. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Fondness it were for any, being free, To covet fetters, though they golden be. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite,… …

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  • 2fondness — index affection, affinity (regard), desire, estimation (esteem), favor (partiality), favoritism …

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  • 3fondness — (n.) late 14c., from FOND (Cf. fond) + NESS (Cf. ness) …

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  • 4fondness — [n] liking or taste for affection, attachment, devotion, fancy, kindness, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, soft spot, susceptibility, tenderness, weakness; concept 32 Ant. dislike, hate, hatred, loathing …

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  • 5fondness — [fänd′nis] n. 1. tender or doting affection 2. an inclination; taste 3. Archaic foolishness …

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  • 6fondness — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ great ▪ certain, particular, special VERB + FONDNESS ▪ feel, have ▪ …

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  • 7fondness — noun 1) they look at each other with such fondness Syn: affection, love, liking, warmth, tenderness, kindness, devotion, endearment, attachment, friendliness Ant: hatred 2) a fondness for spicy food …

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  • 8fondness — noun Date: 14th century 1. obsolete foolishness, folly 2. tender affection 3. appetite, relish < had a fondness for argument > …

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  • 9fondness — /fond nis/, n. 1. the state or quality of being fond. 2. tenderness or affection. 3. doting affection. 4. a liking or weakness for something: He has a fondness for sweets. 5. Archaic. complacent credulity; foolishness. [1350 1400; ME; see FOND1,&#8230; …

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  • 10fondness — n. fondness for * * * [ fɒndnɪs] fondnessfor …

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