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fondness Synonyms

Another word for fondness

Choosing another word for fondness depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A warm, tender feeling of affection or liking for a person, animal, or place.

Usage Example

"Over the years, she developed a deep affection for her quiet coastal hometown."

Strongest
affection
Strong
tenderness
attachment
warmth
soft spot
regard
endearment

• noun (Context 2)

A habitual liking, inclination, or strong preference for a particular activity, food, or thing.

Usage Example

"The professor is well known among his students for his liking for classical music and dark chocolate."

Strongest
liking
penchant
Strong
predilection
partiality
preference
proclivity
weakness

Opposites of fondness

The opposite of fondness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dislike
aversion
distaste
disinclination
antipathy
hatred
repugnance
animosity
See all opposites of fondness

• Nearby Words

fondant
fondle
fondly
fondness
fondue
font
fontanelle

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fondness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fondness
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