noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

fondness

FOND-nuhs

Fondness (noun) means a liking or affection for someone or something. Example: “He has a real fondness for spicy food.”

noun

A liking or affection for someone or something.

"He has a real fondness for spicy food."

"Their fondness for each other was obvious to everyone at the party."

How to use fondness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA warm liking for someone or something.

Common pairings

fondness for a certain fondness growing fondness

fondnesses plural

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He has a real _____ for spicy food.

From Middle English fondnesse, built from fond + -ness.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “fondness” mean?

The word “fondness” means a liking or affection for someone or something. In plain terms, a warm liking for someone or something.

How do you pronounce “fondness”?

“Fondness” is pronounced FOND-nuhs (/ˈfɑndnəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “fondness” in a sentence?

Here is “fondness” used in a sentence: “He has a real fondness for spicy food.”

What part of speech is “fondness”?

“Fondness” is a noun.

Where does the word “fondness” come from?

The word “fondness” comes from Middle English. From Middle English fondnesse, built from fond + -ness.

Is “fondness” a common word?

“Fondness” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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