Fond
/fɔnd/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a strong liking or affection for someone or something: Used to describe a feeling of tenderness, love, or preference.
- Affectionate, loving, or doting: Often describes a warm, caring, and sometimes indulgent attitude.
- Cherished or held dearly: Refers to hopes, memories, or beliefs that are held with deep affection, sometimes to the point of being unrealistic.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She is fond of classical music. (She has a strong liking for classical music.)
- He gave his daughter a fond look. (He gave his daughter a loving, affectionate look.)
- They have fond memories of their childhood. (They have cherished, warm memories of their childhood.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be fond of (someone/something)": This is the most common construction, meaning to like or love someone or something.
- I am very fond of my old teacher. (I have a great affection for my old teacher.)
- "fond hope/belief/memory": Describes a hope or memory that is cherished, often with a sense of it being idealized or somewhat unrealistic.
- He clung to the fond hope that she would return. (He held onto the cherished but unlikely hope that she would return.)
Variants and Related Words
- Fondly (adverb): In a loving or affectionate manner.
- She smiled fondly at the photograph. (She smiled with affection at the photograph.)
- Fondness (noun): A feeling of liking or affection.
- He has a great fondness for animals. (He has a strong liking for animals.)
Synonyms
- Affectionate: Showing gentle love and care.
- Doting: Extremely and uncritically fond.
- Devoted: Very loving and loyal.
- Partial to: Having a liking or preference for.
Antonyms
- Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy.
- Averse: Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "A fond farewell": A goodbye said with warm affection.
- We bid our guests a fond farewell. (We said goodbye to our guests with warmth and affection.)
Adjective
- absurd or silly because unlikely
- fond hopes of becoming President
- fond fancies
- (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
- fond of chocolate
- partial to horror movies
- extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
- adoring grandparents
- deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain
- hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
- having or displaying warmth or affection
- affectionate children
- a fond embrace
- fond of his nephew
- a tender glance
- a warm embrace