fondest

Held most dear

Fondest is the superlative of fond—having the most affection or warmth toward something.

Your fondest memories are the ones you cherish most.

A fondest wish or fondest hope is your deepest desire, the one closest to your heart: It was her fondest dream to see Paris before she died.

affectionate

dearest

Most treasured one

adoring · devoted · loving · tender · caring · warmhearted · doting · endearing · precious · sweet

nostalgic

memories

Stored past experiences

sentimental · bittersweet · wistful · reflective · remembrance · pensive · homesick · childhood · poignant · bygone

intense

deepest

Superlative of depth

fervent · passionate · profound · heartfelt · consuming · overwhelming · earnest · sincere · wholehearted · keenest

Opposites
emotional warmth/coldness

fondestcoldest

Most lacking heat

harshest · cruelest · iciest · bitterest

cherished wishes/hopes

fondestworst

Superlative of inferior

darkest · direst · grimmest · bleakest

Family

fonder

Familiarity
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