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Meaning of 'fond' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Fond
- imp. of Find. Found.
2 . Fond [ superl.]
- Foolish; silly; simple; weak.
- Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
- Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
- Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on).
- Doted on; regarded with affection.
- Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.
3 . Fond [ v. i.]
- To be fond; to dote.
4 . Fond [ v. t.]
- To caress; to fondle.

Meaning of 'fond' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . fond [ s]
Meaning (1):
- having or displaying warmth or affection
Example in sentence:
  • a fond embrace;
  • a tender glance;
  • affectionate children;
  • fond of his nephew
Meaning (2):
- extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
Example in sentence:
  • adoring grandparents;
  • deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain;
  • hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
Meaning (3):
- absurd or silly because unlikely
Example in sentence:
  • fond fancies;
  • fond hopes of becoming President
Meaning (4):
- (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
Example in sentence:
  • fond of chocolate;
  • partial to horror movies

Nearby Words:

fon fonde fondle fondled fondler fondling fondly fondness fondon fondus

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