fondness

/ˈfɑndnəs/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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