fondness
nounHow many syllables in fondness?
There are 2 syllables in the word fondness.How to pronounce fondness:
Definition of fondness:
- fondness (noun):
- foolishness, folly
- a predisposition to like something.
- fondness or tenderness for a person or thing
Synonyms for fondness:
affection
affectionateness
appreciation
aroha
attachment
care
desire
devotedness
devotion
enthusiasm
fancy
heart
kindness
longing
love
lovingness
partiality
passion
philia
respect
tenderness
warmheartedness
warmness
warmth
Antonyms for fondness:
abhorrence
abomination
acrimony
alienation
allergy to
aloofness
animosity
animus
antagonism
antipathy
apathy
averseness
aversion
aversion to
avoidance
bad blood
bad feeling
bitterness
bête noir
calm
calmness
coldness
conflict
contempt
coolness
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