fondness

Definition of fondness in English English dictionary: {n} excess of love, liking, tenderness; a predisposition to like something; "he had a fondness for whiskey; the quality of being fond; The quality or state of being fond; foolishness; Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles; a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love; {i} loving affection, fond feeling; penchant, liking (i.e. for drink or sweets); a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; a predisposition to like something; "he had a fondness for whiskey"; liking
fond: To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of
fond: affectionate
a fond'' farewell.
fond: outlandish; foolish; silly
Your fond dreams of flying to Jupiter have been quashed by the facts of reality.
fond: indulgent
I have fond grandparents who spoil me.
fond: {a} much pleased with, tender, foolish, vain
fond: Foundation; bottom; groundwork; The ground
fond: Fund, stock, or store
fond: Affectionate; loving; tender; in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife
fond: If you are fond of someone, you feel affection for them. I am very fond of Michael She was especially fond of a little girl named Betsy. + fondness fond·ness a great fondness for children
fond: {s} affectionate, loving; overly attentive; doting, fatuous
fond: also meant foolish, injudicious
fond: The background design in lace-making
fond: {i} background, setting (French)
fond: To caress; to fondle
fond: If you have fond memories of someone or something, you remember them with pleasure. I have very fond memories of living in our village. = pleasant + fondly fond·ly My dad took us there when I was about four and I remembered it fondly
fond: absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies
fond: (adjective) cherished, dear
fond: The broth or juice from braised flesh or fish, usually served as a sauce
fond: (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
fond: Found
fond: extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
fond: Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate
fond: To be fond; to dote
fond: If you are fond of something, you like it or you like doing it very much. He was fond of marmalade She is fond of collecting rare carpets. + fondness fond·ness I've always had a fondness for jewels
fond: You use fond to describe hopes, wishes, or beliefs which you think are foolish because they seem unlikely to be fulfilled. My fond hope is that we will be ready by Christmastime. + fondly fond·ly I fondly imagined that surgery meant a few stitches and an overnight stay in hospital. The background of a design in lace
fond: Caramelized drippings left in a pan after roasting or sautéing Generally where much of the flavor of a particular dish originates It is the basic liquid foundation necessary for the preparation of sauces, glazes, soups, etc
fond: having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"
fond: of Find
fond: Doted on; regarded with affection
fond: outlandish
fond: absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies"
fond: Foolish; silly; simple; weak
fond: Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; followed by of (formerly also by on)
fond: Trifling; valued by folly; trivial
fond: to have affection for something, to have a preference for
fond: You use fond to describe people or their behaviour when they show affection. a fond father He gave him a fond smile. + fondly fond·ly Liz saw their eyes meet fondly across the table
fond: doting, indulgent, adoring