Words Like FONDNESS

We have put together a list of words that are similar to FONDNESS.

17 Alternative Words Similar to fondness

1 Fancy Noun      Synonym Words Like Fancy
2 Affection Noun      Synonym Words Like Affection
4 Tenderness Noun      Synonym Words Like Tenderness
5 Heart Noun      Synonym Words Like Heart
6 Warmness Noun      Synonym Words Like Warmness
8 Philia Noun      Synonym Words Like Philia
9 Warmth Noun      Synonym Words Like Warmth
10 Emotionalism Noun      Synonym Words Like Emotionalism
11 Emotionality Noun      Synonym Words Like Emotionality
12 Feeling Noun      Synonym Words Like Feeling
13 Liking Noun      Synonym Words Like Liking
14 Uxoriousness Noun      Hyponym
15 Protectiveness Noun      Hyponym Words Like Protectiveness
16 Regard Noun      Hyponym Words Like Regard
17 Respect Noun      Hyponym Words Like Respect

3 examples of fondness

1 he had a fondness for truffles
2 the child won everyone's heart
3 the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home

10 definitions of fondness

1 The quality or state of being fond; foolishness.
2 Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish.
3 a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
4 a positive feeling of liking
5 a predisposition to like something
6 Warm affection or liking. See Synonyms at love.
7 A strong inclination or preference; a taste: a fondness for sweets; a fondness for travel.
8 Archaic Naive trustfulness; credulity.
9 The state or character of being fond.
10 Foolish tenderness; tender passion; strong or demonstrative affection.
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