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

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

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

“The years of ‘Your Special Day’ of one-on-ones with each grandkid are some of their fondest memories,” the family said in her obituary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025

I have nothing but the fondest memories of growing up in a zoo.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel