fondness

(noun) a predisposition to like something. Synonyms: fancy, partiality. Example: "He had a fondness for whiskey."

(noun) a positive feeling of liking. Synonyms: affection, affectionateness, tenderness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philia. Examples: "He had trouble expressing the affection he felt." "The child won everyone's heart." "The warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home."

(noun) a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love. Synonyms: affectionateness, lovingness, warmth.