English adjective: fond | |||
1. | fond having or displaying warmth or affection | ||
Samples | Affectionate children. A fond embrace. Fond of his nephew. A tender glance. A warm embrace. | ||
Synonyms | affectionate, lovesome, tender, warm | ||
Similar | loving | ||
Antonyms | unloving | ||
2. | fond extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent | ||
Samples | Adoring grandparents. Deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain. Hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother. | ||
Synonyms | adoring, doting | ||
Similar | loving | ||
Antonyms | unloving | ||
3. | fond (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for | ||
Samples | Fond of chocolate. Partial to horror movies. | ||
Synonyms | partial | ||
Similar | inclined | ||
Antonyms | disinclined | ||
4. | fond absurd or silly because unlikely | ||
Samples | Fond hopes of becoming President. Fond fancies. | ||
Similar | foolish | ||
Antonyms | wise | ||