The adjective FOND has 4 senses:
1. having or displaying warmth or affection
2. extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
3. absurd or silly because unlikely
4. (followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for
2. extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
3. absurd or silly because unlikely
4. (followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for
Familiarity information: FOND used as an adjective is uncommon.
| Sense 1 |
Meaning:
Having or displaying warmth or affection
Synonyms:
Context examples:
affectionate children / caring parents / a fond embrace / fond of his nephew / a tender glance / a warm embrace
Similar:
loving (feeling or showing love and affection)
| Sense 2 |
Meaning:
Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
Synonyms:
Context examples:
adoring grandparents / deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain / hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
Similar:
loving (feeling or showing love and affection)
| Sense 3 |
Meaning:
Absurd or silly because unlikely
Context examples:
fond hopes of becoming President / fond fancies
Similar:
foolish (devoid of good sense or judgment)
| Sense 4 |
Meaning:
(followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for
Synonyms:
partial; fond
Context examples:
fond of chocolate / partial to horror movies
Similar:
inclined ((often followed by 'to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency)
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