fond (Meaning)
fond (s)
having or displaying warmth or affection
extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
absurd or silly because unlikely
fond ()
imp. of Find. Found.
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.
fond (v. t.)
To caress; to fondle.
fond (v. i.)
To be fond; to dote.
fond (n.)
Foundation; bottom; groundwork;
The ground.
The broth or juice from braised flesh or fish, usually served as a sauce.
Fund, stock, or store.
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fond Sentence Examples
- I have a fond memory of playing in the park with my childhood friends.
- The aroma of freshly baked bread always fills me with a sense of fondness.
- She has a particular fondness for sunflowers, which she plants in her garden every year.
- The cat has grown so attached to me that it shows a fondness only towards me.
- The old man has a fond recollection of his days as a young soldier.
- Despite his tough exterior, he has a soft spot and a fondness for animals.
- The couple has a deep fondness for their 50-year-old marriage.
- I have a fond appreciation for classic literature, and I often reread my favorites.
- The vacation brought back fond memories of our past travels.
- His fondest dream is to become a musician and travel the world.
FAQs About the word fond
having or displaying warmth or affection, extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent, (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for,
partial,inclined, attached, big on, enthusiastic, mad (about), gone (on),affected, desirous, gung ho
cool, cool, uninterested, indifferent, averse,averse, allergic, indifferent, allergic, uninterested
I have a fond memory of playing in the park with my childhood friends.
The aroma of freshly baked bread always fills me with a sense of fondness.
She has a particular fondness for sunflowers, which she plants in her garden every year.
The cat has grown so attached to me that it shows a fondness only towards me.
