noun as in strong fondness

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Example Sentences

Example:There was an excess of food at the party, leaving much of it uneaten.

Definition:An amount that is larger than what is needed, appropriate, or usual; a surplus.

From excess

Example:The countryside provided an abundance of fresh produce and beautiful scenery.

Definition:The quality of being extremely plentiful or rich in quantity or variety.

From abundance

Example:Her performance was a superlative representation of her talents.

Definition:Marked by excellence of ability or behavior.

From superlative

Example:His speech was filled with exaggeration, using hyperbolic language to make a point.

Definition:The act or instance of greatly magnifying or overstating the facts; the quality of being excessively emphasized or stated.

From exaggeration

Example:The poem’s sentimentality captured the romantic mood of the moment.

Definition:A tendency to think and express emotions in a way that is overly tender or romantic.

From sentimentality

Example:She found great pleasure in watching the sunset over the ocean.

Definition:The feeling of being happy, glad, or content; delight.

From pleasure