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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Some of Debbie Israel’s fondest memories as a young girl are the times she spent with her father at synagogue praying on the Sabbath.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

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

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2025

“Our hope for this podcast is to reconnect with you, our fans, to relive some ‘90s nostalgia and to share our fondest memories of ‘7th Heaven.’

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 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