fond
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- pronunciation:
- fand
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
characterized by or expressing tender or affectionate feelings.
I often have fond thoughts of my brother.These photos bring back fond memories of summers by the lake.She gave the child a fond embrace.- synonyms:
- affectionate, loving, tender
- antonyms:
- unfeeling
- similar words:
- adoring, attached, warm
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| definition 2: |
having an affection or taste for (usu. fol. by "of").
It was a rocky beginning, but he became very fond of his stepson as time went on.She's fond of chocolate and has some every day.- synonyms:
- partial to
- similar words:
- addicted to, crazy about, hooked on
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| definition 3: |
held with affection or desire; cherished.
She has fond hopes of competing in the Olympics.- synonyms:
- cherished, treasured
- similar words:
- pet, precious
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| definition 4: |
highly or excessively affectionate or loving; doting.
It was yet another gift from the child's fond grandparents.- synonyms:
- doting, overindulgent
- antonyms:
- indifferent
- similar words:
- adoring, affectionate, devoted, infatuated, loving, uxorious
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| related words: |
amatory, intimate, mad |
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When you say you are
fond of someone, you mean that you like or have tender feelings toward that person. But the word "fond" comes from an early English word that means "to be foolish." In the 1500s, it could also mean "foolishly tender." What do being fond of someone and being foolish have to do with each other?