the state or quality of being fond.

tenderness or affection.

doting affection.

a liking or weakness for something

He has a fondness for sweets.

Archaic . complacent credulity; foolishness.

noun

dislike , hate , hatred , loathing

noun

affection , attachment , devotion , fancy , kindness , love , partiality , penchant , predilection , preference , soft spot , susceptibility , tenderness , weakness , liking , loyalty , appetite , relish , dearness , doting , foolishness , indulgence , naive , propensity , regard , taste