fondness
Translation
fondness, liking, affection
Examples
He has a fondness for chocolate.
He has a fondness for chocolate.
She developed a fondness for the stray cat.
She developed a fondness for the stray cat.
Grammar Patterns
a fondness for ((sth./sb.)) He has a fondness for old movies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: affection, liking, tenderness; Antonyms: dislike, hatred
Etymology
From the adjective 'fond' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Remember the common pattern 'a fondness for...' to mean a liking for something. It's the state of being fond.