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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As I look back on my fondest memories savoring raita, I’m reminded less of its nutritional benefits and more of its taste.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Sir Billy has now released four limited edition works under his Born On A Rainy Day series, recalling some of the fondest memories from his life.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Among the fondest of his high school memories was the day his friend Nancy Sinatra invited her father to sing in their school auditorium.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

It is my fondest hope that a new generation of witches and wizards will find in its pages fresh reason to love and protect the incredible beasts with whom we share magic.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling