noun
- plural of fondness; instances or feelings of affection, liking, or tender attachment toward someone or something
Usage: typically used in plural to refer to multiple affections or repeated instances of fondness
Examples
- Her fondnesses for old movies and vintage music were well known to her friends.
- The grandmother's fondnesses for her grandchildren were evident in every visit.
- His fondnesses included collecting rare books and gardening.
- Despite their differences, they shared fondnesses for travel and good food.
- The child's fondnesses for animals led her to volunteer at the shelter.
- Their mutual fondnesses for classical music brought them together.