fondness

Meanings

• Noun

  A strong feeling of liking or affection for someone or something.

• Noun

  A cherished possession.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fondness
mondness , pondness , condone

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Variants

List of all variants of fondness that leads to same result
fondness , fondnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'fond' meaning 'deep' or 'intense' + 'ness' meaning 'state'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fondness' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The word 'fondness' has 6 letters and can be arranged to form the word 'nods', which means to show agreement or approval.

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Related Concepts

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1. Affection: A feeling of liking and caring for someone or something.

2. Love: A strong feeling of deep affection and tenderness towards someone.

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Culture

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Fondness is a common emotion experienced in various aspects of life such as love, friendship, and attachment. It is often expressed through gestures, words, and actions. In literature, fondness is a recurring theme in novels, poems, and plays. In art, it is depicted through paintings, sculptures, and photographs. In music, fondness is a popular theme in ballads and love songs.

How to Memorize "fondness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a warm, comforting feeling in your heart when you think of the word 'fondness'. Visualize yourself surrounded by people or things that you have a strong affection for.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fondness' with the feeling of being deeply in love or having a strong attachment to someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fondness Feels Good Nearly Overflowing' to remember the meaning of the word.

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