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| 1. | [ adjective ] having or displaying warmth or affection | |
| Synonyms: | tender affectionate warm lovesome caring | |
| Examples: | "affectionate children" "caring parents" "a fond embrace" "fond of his nephew" "a tender glance" "a warm embrace" |
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| Related terms: | loving | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent | |
| Synonyms: | doting adoring | |
| Examples: | "adoring grandparents" "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain" "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother" |
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| Related terms: | loving | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] absurd or silly because unlikely | |
| Examples: | "fond hopes of becoming President" "fond fancies" |
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| Related terms: | foolish | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for | |
| Synonyms: | partial | |
| Examples: | "fond of chocolate" "partial to horror movies" |
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| Related terms: | inclined | |
| Similar spelling: |
found fondu fonda fondue fount font |
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