fondness
/ˈfɑndnəs/
noun
- A feeling of liking or affection for someone or something.
- His fondness for his grandmother was clear in the way he spoke about her.
- The old dog showed a gentle fondness for the new puppy.
- She has a deep fondness for her childhood home.
- A strong liking or preference for a particular activity, thing, or type of food.
- He has a fondness for spicy food that started when he lived in Thailand.
- Her fondness for reading mystery novels keeps her up late at night.
- The artist's fondness for bright colors is visible in every painting.