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FONDNESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Fondness.

Fondness - as a noun

A predisposition to like something

Example: "He had a fondness for whiskey"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fancy13partiality15

A positive feeling of liking

Example: "He had trouble expressing the affection he felt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affection17affectionatenessheart8philiatenderness11warmheartedness24warmness13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affectionatenesslovingness14warmth14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emotionalism16emotionality17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He has a fondness for chocolate ice cream."
"As a child, she developed a fondness for playing the piano."
"My grandparents have a fondness for old black and white movies."
"I have a fondness for reading mystery novels."
"Her fondness for animals led her to become a veterinarian."
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Word Game Points

Is FONDNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fondness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FONDNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FONDNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fondness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FONDNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FONDNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fondness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FONDNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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