| n. | 1. | The quality or state of being fond; foolishness. |
| 2. | Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; |
| Noun | 1. | fondness - a predisposition to like something; "he had a fondness for whiskey" Synonyms: partiality, fancy |
| 2. | fondness - a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart" | |
| 3. | fondness - a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love |