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

If eating a bowl of Frosted Flakes in the company of Tony the Tiger is one of your fondest childhood memories, then you already know everything you need to know about the breakfast-cereal business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

In a personal tribute, Jacob recalled one of his fondest memories of his friend, from the night India won the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026

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

From Salon ● Mar. 2, 2025

If anything, it was Camilla he seemed fondest of, Camilla he bent over attentively when she spoke, Camilla who was most often the recipient of his infrequent smiles.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt