Definition of Fondness

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Definition of Fondness
	Fondness The quality or state of being fond; foolishness. Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles. Related Definitions: Affection, Appetite, As, Being, Doting, Fond, Fondness, Foolishness, For, Had, He, Liking, Of, Or, Propensity, Quality, Relish, State, Strong, Tender, The

Fondness Quotations

Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace.
Ulysses S. Grant

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
Samuel Johnson

Confidence is at the root of so many attractive qualities, a sense of humor, a sense of style, a willingness to be who you are no matter what anyone else might think or say and it's true, I do have a certain fondness for women that have dark hair.
Wentworth Miller

I'm glad I made the decision, although the practice of law - and particularly serving as a federal judge - was a part of my life that I really enjoyed and treasured and look back on it with fondness.
George J. Mitchell

Just as a mother finds pleasure in taking her little child on her lap, there to feed and caress him, in like manner our loving God shows His fondness for His beloved souls who have given themselves entirely to Him and have placed all their hope in His goodness.
Alphonsus Liguori

I have an enormous fondness for delicious food. It's very comforting.
Teri Garr

If one could conclude as to the nature of the Creator from a study of his creation it would appear that God has a special fondness for stars and beetles.
John B. S. Haldane

Robert Walker as Bruno was excellent. He had elegance and humor, and the proper fondness for his mother.
Patricia Highsmith

But it's also because of something personal. My mother and father met while playing chess, so I've always had a fondness for the game. If it weren't for chess, I might not be here.
Dorothy Dunnett

It's easy to like the most popular films, but I have a great fondness for 'A Life Less Ordinary'.
Danny Boyle

Fondness Translations

fondness in Spanish is terneza
fondness in Swedish is tillgivenhet

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