Fondness

/fˈɒndnəs/

/ˈfɑndnəs/

Fondness

a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love

a predisposition to like something

synonyms : fancy

a positive feeling of liking

synonyms : affection

Examples

1. While most of my family members prefer regular oranges, I have a particular fondness for the tangy sweetness of blood oranges.

2. Fondness can deflect critical questions.

3. They had fondness for soft fruits like blueberries, strawberries, and figs.

4. Out of fondness of debating around sports.