Fondness

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑndnəs/

Definitions of fondness

noun a feeling or emotion of liking or affection towards someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 I have a fondness for chocolate.

A2 She showed her fondness for animals by volunteering at the shelter.

B1 His fondness for classical music started at a young age.

B2 The professor's fondness for his students was evident in the way he encouraged them.

C1 Her fondness for literature led her to pursue a career as a writer.

C2 The artist's fondness for nature was reflected in all of his paintings.

Examples of fondness in a Sentence

formal She expressed her fondness for classical music during the interview.

informal I can tell by the way he talks about her that he has a real fondness for her.

slang I've got a real fondness for that new coffee shop down the street.

figurative His fondness for adventure is like a flame that never goes out.

Grammatical Forms of fondness

• past tense: fonded
• plural: fondnesses
• comparative: fonder
• superlative: fondest
• present tense: fond
• future tense: will fond
• perfect tense: have fonded
• continuous tense: is fonding
• singular: fondness
• positive degree: fond
• infinitive: to fond
• gerund: fonding
• participle: fonded

Origin and Evolution of fondness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fondness' originated from the Middle English word 'fond', meaning foolish or affectionate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fondness' shifted from its original meaning of foolishness to a more positive connotation of affection or liking towards someone or something.