a predisposition to like something; he had a fondness for whiskey

[ Syn: fancy , partiality ]

a positive feeling of liking; he had trouble expressing the affection he felt; the child won everyones heart; the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home

[ Syn: affection , affectionateness , tenderness , heart , warmness , warmheartedness , philia ]

a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love

[ Syn: affectionateness , lovingness , warmth ]