fondness, n.
(fondnesses)
freq. cnt. 3
(fondnesses)
freq. cnt. 3
a predisposition to like something
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
fancy fondness partiality
sample sentences
"he had a fondness for whiskey""she had dismissed him quite brutally, relegating him to the status of a passing fancy, or less"
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a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
<noun.attribute>
affectionateness fondness lovingness warmth
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a positive feeling of liking
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 9
affection affectionateness fondness heart philia tenderness warmheartedness warmness
sample sentences
"he had trouble expressing the affection he felt""the child won everyone's heart"
"the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"
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