English dictionary
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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 | ||
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