fondness
gb/fˈɑndnəs/ us/fˈɑndnəs/
B1
Inglese
~ 8100
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
state
1
warm affection or liking
A warm, kind feeling of love or liking for a person, animal, place, or thing.
Schema d'uso:
fondness for [someone/something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *"I am fondness of him"* instead of using the adjective: *"I am fond of him"* or the noun correctly: *"I have a fondness for him."* Another mistake is using "fondness" only for things, when it is very common for people and animals as well.
Sinonimi
affection (Stresses warm, caring feelings, especially between people or towards pets.)
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liking (Slightly weaker and more general; may sound less emotional than "fondness.")
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love (Usually much stronger and more intense than "fondness.")
Contrari
dislike (General opposite; a feeling of not liking someone or something.)
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hostility (Opposite in emotional tone, suggesting active anger rather than warmth.)
Collocazioni
a deep fondness
|a genuine fondness
|show fondness
|express fondness
|have a fondness for
|develop a fondness for
Temi
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She has a real fondness for her grandparents and visits them every weekend.
- His fondness for the old dog was clear from the way he spoke about her.
- Over the years, a quiet fondness grew between the two colleagues.
- The teacher’s fondness for her students showed in her patient voice.
- Their shared fondness for the town kept bringing them back every summer.
Esempi per chi studia
- I feel a strong fondness for my little sister.
- He shows great fondness for his cat.
- Their fondness for each other is easy to see.
- The child’s fondness for his father is very sweet.
- We all have fondness for our first home.
Sostantivo
B2
state
2
special liking or preference
A special liking for one type of thing or activity more than others.
Schema d'uso:
fondness for [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with a simple habit and say *"He has a habit for sweets"* instead of *"He has a fondness for sweets."* Another mistake is using "fondness" without "for" (e.g. *"his fondness chocolate"* instead of *"his fondness for chocolate"*).
Sinonimi
preference (More neutral and often used in formal or choice-based contexts (surveys, options).)
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taste (Common in talk about style, food, or culture; can sound slightly more stylish or evaluative.)
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partiality (Often slightly formal; can suggest a mild bias as well as a liking.)
Contrari
aversion (Suggests a strong dislike or desire to avoid something, opposite of a special liking.)
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indifference (Lack of any special liking or preference, the neutral opposite of having a fondness.)
Collocazioni
fondness for sweets
|fondness for jazz
|a particular fondness
|a lifelong fondness
|fondness for gambling
|fondness for luxury
Temi
preferences
|daily life
|habits
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- I’ve always had a fondness for spicy food.
- Her fondness for late-night snacks is starting to worry her doctor.
- The manager’s fondness for risk-taking sometimes makes the team nervous.
- He developed a fondness for jazz during his time in New Orleans.
- Their shared fondness for horror movies brought them together.
Esempi per chi studia
- She has a fondness for sweet drinks.
- My grandfather has a fondness for old cars.
- I have a fondness for quiet cafes.
- They share a fondness for video games.
- His fondness for fast food is a problem.
Grammatica
Forma base
fondness
IPA
GB/fˈɑndnəs/
US/fˈɑndnəs/
Sillabe e accento
fond - ness (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (fond)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: fondness
- Plural: fondness
Famiglia di parole
Related words
affection
noun B1
affectionate
adjective B1
Espressioni
develop a fondness for
1/dɪvˈɛləp ə fˈɑndnəs fɚ/
fixed phrase
gradually come to like
To slowly begin to like someone or something more and more, often in a warm or special way.
Esempi
- During her year abroad, she developed a fondness for strong French coffee.
- At first he hated running, but he developed a fondness for it after a few months of training.
have a fondness for
1/hˈæv ə fˈɑndnəs fɚ/
fixed phrase
to really like something
To like someone or something in a warm or special way, often more than usual.
Esempi
- She has a fondness for dark chocolate and always keeps a bar in her desk.
- He clearly has a fondness for children and often volunteers at the local school.
- They have a fondness for small, family-run restaurants when they travel.