fondness

fondness — noun

1. a warm, gentle feeling of liking someone that makes you care about them — the ki

1.名詞B1
釋義

a warm, gentle feeling of liking someone that makes you care about them — the kind of affection you feel toward close friends and family members

例句

Amani felt a deep fondness for her grandmother, who had taught her to cook.

fondness for [person]

The way Brooke spoke about her hometown showed her fondness for the place.

show fondness for [place]

同義詞
  • affection

    stronger and more emotionally involved than fondness; suggests deeper investment

  • tenderness

    emphasises a soft, caring quality often shown through gentle actions or words

  • attachment

    implies a close emotional bond formed over time, sometimes with a sense of dependency

  • liking

    more general and less intense than fondness; can describe anything from casual preference to genuine warmth

反義詞
  • dislike

    a straightforward opposite — the absence of positive feeling

  • aversion

    stronger than dislike; implies active avoidance rather than mere lack of warmth

文法句型

fondness for [someone]

with fondness

feel/show fondness

用法筆記

The object of fondness in this sense is typically a person, animal, or place tied to personal memories. Frequently follows the pattern 'have/show/feel a fondness for [someone]'. Also common in the phrase 'with fondness' after verbs like 'remember', 'speak', or 'think'.

常見錯誤

❌She has a fondness of her younger brother.
✅She has a fondness for her younger brother.
💡The correct preposition after 'fondness' is 'for', not 'of'.
❌He declared his fondness for her at the wedding.
✅He declared his love for her at the wedding.
💡'Fondness' describes a gentle, warm feeling, not the strong romantic emotion appropriate for a serious declaration.

2. the enjoyment or pleasure you get from doing something you like — especially a h

2.名詞B2
釋義

the enjoyment or pleasure you get from doing something you like — especially a hobby, type of food, or activity that you return to again and again

例句

Vinícius has a fondness for spicy food and always adds chili to his meals.

fondness for [food]

Listening to violin music at age six sparked Heather's fondness for classical music.

spark someone's fondness for [music]

同義詞
  • liking

    more general and less habitual than fondness; can describe a one-time positive reaction

  • taste

    focuses on personal preference or style rather than enjoyment itself

  • enthusiasm

    stronger and more energetic than fondness; suggests active excitement

  • relish

    implies keen enjoyment, often with a sense of anticipation or zest

反義詞
  • dislike

    a general opposite — not enjoying or wanting something

  • indifference

    a lack of any feeling either way, rather than active dislike

文法句型

fondness for [activity/food/thing]

have a fondness for [something]

develop a fondness for [something]

用法筆記

The object is nearly always an activity, hobby, food, or type of thing — never a person. Unlike sense 1 (WARM AFFECTION), this sense describes a habitual or repeated enjoyment rather than a relationship-based emotional bond. Often interchangeable with 'liking' but suggests a stronger, more established preference.

常見錯誤

❌I have a fondness for to swim in the ocean.
✅I have a fondness for swimming in the ocean.
💡'Fondness for' is followed by a noun or gerund, not a bare infinitive.
❌Reading is my fondness.
✅I have a fondness for reading.' OR 'Reading is my hobby.
💡'Fondness' is rarely used alone as a subject complement; it typically appears in the pattern 'have a fondness for [something]'.