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Meaning of fond in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /fɑnd/

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  1. 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. 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. 3. absurd or silly because unlikely

    Examples

    • « fond hopes of becoming President »
    • « fond fancies »

    Synonyms

    • foolish

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