fondest

ADJECTIVE

have a liking or taste for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionate enamored indulgent sentimental sympathetic

WEAK

addicted adoring amorous attached caring devoted doting keen on lovesome lovey-dovey loving mushy partial predisposed responsive romantic silly over tender warm

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool

WEAK

hating hostile

Example Sentences

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fondest

But the streamer says her fondest memory of the game is a little closer to home.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

"My fondest memories are of him travelling on the buses wherever he went."

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026

In your fondest dreams, what would you do if you could join the animals?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

It’s one of the earliest, fondest memories I have.

From Salon ● Mar. 2, 2025

Walter and Albertina were very close to Evelyn, and their fondest wish was for us to stay together.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela