B1nounemotionsrelationships
US/ˈfɑːnd.nəs/
UK/ˈfɒnd.nəs/
a feeling of liking someone or something, especially for a long time
In context
She spoke with fondness about her childhood in the village.
His fondness for chocolate is well known in the office.
The teacher felt a deep fondness for her students.
Words that go with fondness
noun + preposition
- fondness forHe has a great fondness for old films.
adjective + noun
- deep fondnessThey share a deep fondness for the sea.
- genuine fondnessI feel genuine fondness for this town.
verb + noun
- show fondnessShe did not show her fondness openly.
- develop a fondnessI developed a fondness for tea while living there.
verb + preposition
- remember with fondnessMany people remember school days with fondness.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
fondness to musicCorrect: fondness for music