gratitude, thanks, recognition, admiration, respect, esteem, regard, acknowledgment, praise, commendation, valuation, assessment, evaluation, estimation, appraisal, understanding, awareness, insight,... [more]
affection - love - liking - adoration - devotion - attachment - warmth - tenderness - passion - inclination - partiality - preference - affinity - regard - sentiment - soft spot - endearment - relish - predilection - penchant - taste - delight - enjoyment - enthusiasm - zeal - fervor - infatuation - craving - desire - yearning - appetite - fancy - admiration - appreciation - respect - fond regard - high regard - esteem - veneration - worship - idolization - reverence - cherishing - doting - enchantment - captivation
Fondness refers to a tender affection or liking for someone or something. It denotes a warm, gentle feeling of appreciation and regard. This emotional state can develop gradually or exist naturally towards people, places, objects, or activities that hold significant value or meaning to individuals. Fondness often implies a softer, more subtle connection compared to stronger emotions like love, but it is nonetheless a deep and genuine form of positive attachment.