Fond (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Tender
• Affectionate
• Lovesome

Related Words

• Fondness (noun)

Meaning ²

Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Doting
• Adoring

Related Words

• Fondness (noun)

Meaning ³

Absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning ⁴

(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Partial

Related Words

• Fondness (noun)