#1 fondness n. [fancy, partiality] a predisposition to like something; "he had a fondness for whiskey". wn
#2 fondness n. [affection, affectionateness, tenderness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philia] a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home". wn
#3 fondness n. [affectionateness, lovingness, warmth] a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love. wn
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