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Meaning of fond in English
Pronunciation
/fɑnd/
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Classifying Adjective
fond
Definitions
1.
having or displaying warmth or affection
Examples
« affectionate children »
« caring parents »
« a fond embrace »
« fond of his nephew »
« a tender glance »
« a warm embrace »
Synonyms
loving
2.
extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
Examples
« adoring grandparents »
« deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain »
« hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother »
Synonyms
loving
3.
absurd or silly because unlikely
Examples
« fond hopes of becoming President »
« fond fancies »
Synonyms
foolish