definition of
fondness

[1] #1 fondness n. [fancy, partiality] a predisposition to like something; "he had a fondness for whiskey". wn

[2] #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] #3 fondness n. [affectionateness, lovingness, warmth] a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love. wn