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English adjective: fond

1. fond having or displaying warmth or affection


SamplesAffectionate children.
A fond embrace.
Fond of his nephew.
A tender glance.
A warm embrace.


Synonymsaffectionate, lovesome, tender, warm


Similarloving


Antonymsunloving

2. fond extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent


SamplesAdoring grandparents.
Deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain.
Hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother.


Synonymsadoring, doting


Similarloving


Antonymsunloving

3. fond (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for


SamplesFond of chocolate.
Partial to horror movies.


Synonymspartial


Similarinclined


Antonymsdisinclined

4. fond absurd or silly because unlikely


SamplesFond hopes of becoming President.
Fond fancies.


Similarfoolish


Antonymswise









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