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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In her fondest hopes, the commemoration of Global Beatles Day presents an annual opportunity for recommitting ourselves to the band’s ideals, which McCartney sagely explained in the “Anthology” documentary series.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 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

Holliman told The Times in 1993 that his fondest memory of the show was his friendship with Dickinson.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

Indeed, today, those evenings rank amongst my fondest memories from those times.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro