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 fond fond /ˈfɑːnd/

adjective

  1. () Having or displaying warmth or affection  ( lovesome , affectionate , tender , fond )
    having or displaying warmth or affection
     Affectionate children
    affectionate children
     A fond embrace
    a fond embrace
     Fond of his nephew
    fond of his nephew
     A tender glance
    a tender glance
  2. () (followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for  ( partial , fond )
    (followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for
     Fond of chocolate
    fond of chocolate
     Partial to horror movies
    partial to horror movies
  3. () Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent  ( adoring , doting , fond )
    extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
     Adoring grandparents
    adoring grandparents
     Deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain
    deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain
     Hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
    hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
  4. Absurd or silly because unlikely  ( fond )
    absurd or silly because unlikely
     Fond hopes of becoming President
    fond hopes of becoming President
     Fond fancies
    fond fancies