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English noun: fondness | |||
| 1. | fondness (feeling) a predisposition to like something | ||
| Samples | He had a fondness for whiskey. | ||
| Synonyms | fancy, partiality | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | liking | ||
| 2. | fondness (feeling) a positive feeling of liking | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | affection, affectionateness, heart, philia, tenderness, warmheartedness, warmness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | feeling | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | attachment, fond regard, protectiveness, regard, respect, soft spot | ||
| 3. | fondness (attribute) a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love | ||
| Synonyms | affectionateness, lovingness, warmth | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | emotionalism, emotionality | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | tenderness, uxoriousness | ||
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