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(fɒnd)

Word forms: comparative fonder, superlative fondest

1. adjective

If you are fond of someone, you feel affection for them.

I am very fond of Michael. [+ of]

She was especially fond of a little girl named Betsy. [+ of]

fondness uncountable noun

...a great fondness for children. [+ for]

Synonyms: devotion, love, affection, warmth More Synonyms of fond

2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

You use fond to describe people or their behaviour when they show affection.

...a fond father.

He gave him a fond smile.

Synonyms: loving, caring, warm, devoted More Synonyms of fond

fondly adverb [ADVERB after verb]

Liz saw their eyes meet fondly across the table.

Synonyms: unrealistically, stupidly, vainly, foolishly More Synonyms of fond

Synonyms: lovingly, tenderly, affectionately, amorously More Synonyms of fond

3. adjective

If you are fond of something, you like it or you like doing it very much.

He was fond of marmalade. [+ of]

She is fond of collecting rare carpets. [+ of]

fondness uncountable noun

I've always had a fondness for jewels. [+ for]

...his fondness for cooking.

Synonyms: liking, love, taste, fancy More Synonyms of fond

4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

If you have fond memories of someone or something, you remember them with pleasure.

I have very fond memories of living in our village.

fondly adverb [ADVERB with verb]

My dad took us there when I was about four and I remembered it fondly.

Synonyms: unrealistically, stupidly, vainly, foolishly More Synonyms of fond

5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

You use fond to describe hopes, wishes, or beliefs which you think are foolish because they seem unlikely to be fulfilled.

My fond hope is that we will be ready by Christmastime.

Synonyms: unrealistic, empty, naive, vain More Synonyms of fond

fondly adverb [ADVERB with verb]

I fondly imagined that surgery meant a few stitches and an overnight stay in hospital.

Synonyms: unrealistically, stupidly, vainly, foolishly More Synonyms of fond

fond in British English 1

(fɒnd)

adjective

1. (postpositive; foll by of)

predisposed (to); having a liking (for)

loving; tender

a fond embrace

indulgent; doting

a fond mother

(of hopes, wishes, etc) cherished but unlikely to be realized

I had fond hopes of starting my own business

5. archaic or dialect

foolish

credulous

Derived forms

fondly (ˈfondly)

adverb

fondness (ˈfondness)

noun

Word origin

C14 fonned, from fonnen to be foolish, from fonne a fool

fond in British English 2

(fɒnd, French fɔ̃)

noun

the background of a design, as in lace

2. obsolete

fund; stock

Word origin

C17: from French, from Latin fundus bottom; see fund

fond in American English 1

(fɑnd)

adjective

1. Rare

foolish, esp. foolishly naive or hopeful

tender and affectionate; loving

affectionate in a foolish or overly indulgent way

cherished with great or unreasoning affection; doted on

a fond hope

Idioms:

fond of

Word origin

ME, contr. of fonned, foolish, pp. of fonnen, to be foolish

fond in American English 2

(fɑnd; French fɔ̃̃)

noun

foundation; basis; background

2. Obsolete

supply; fund

Word origin

Fr: see fund

Examples of 'fond' in a sentence
fond

Cats are particularly fond of playing with tinsel and this can be dangerous if swallowed.It is a fond and forlorn hope.Your naturally kind heart encourages you to make excuses for people you are fond of, especially if money is involved.It is a fond hope that there is a magical number at which all those people hostile to immigration will suddenly change the habit of a lifetime.They are particularly fond of the large cricket called the mole cricket.True she has always been fond of you.My father was fond of spruce trees.What should have been a fond farewell turned into an endurance test.It remains a fond and vivid memory.The mice are particularly fond of us.

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British English: fond ADJECTIVE

If you are fond of someone, you feel affection for them.

I am very fond of your brother.

American English: fond
Brazilian Portuguese: carinhoso
Chinese: 喜爱的
European Spanish: encariñado
French: qui a de l'affection
German: liebevoll zugewandt
Italian: affezionato
Japanese: 好んで
Korean: 좋아하는
European Portuguese: carinhoso
Latin American Spanish: encariñado

Chinese translation of 'fond'

fond

(fɔnd)

adj

to be fond of [person] 喜爱(愛) (xǐ'ài) [food, walking] 喜欢(歡) (xǐhuan)
1. [memory] 美好的 (měihǎo de)
2. [smile, look] 深情的 (shēnqíng de)
3. [hope, wish] 不切实(實)际(際)的 (bùqiè shíjì de)

1 (adjective) in the sense of loving

Definition

loving and affectionate

She gave him a fond smile.

Synonyms

loving

a loving husband and father

caring

He is a wonderful person, very gentle and caring.

warm

We were instantly attracted by his warm personality.

devoted

a loving and devoted father

tender

tender, loving care

adoring

She can still pull in adoring audiences.

affectionate

They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.

indulgent

His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted.

doting

her doting parents

amorous

the object of his amorous intentions

Opposites

indifferent

austere

aloof

averse

unconcerned

disinterested

undemonstrative

unaffectionate

2 (adjective) in the sense of unrealistic

Definition

(of hopes or wishes) cherished but unlikely to be realized

My fond hope is that we'll be ready on time.

Synonyms

unrealistic

their unrealistic expectations of parenthood

empty

naive

vain

foolish

It would be foolish to raise hopes unnecessarily.

deluded

indiscreet

credulous

overoptimistic

delusive

delusory

absurd

They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.

Opposites

sensible

rational

phrase

See fond of

Additional synonyms

in the sense of absurd

Definition

obviously senseless or illogical

They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.

Synonyms

ridiculous,

crazy (informal),

silly,

incredible,

outrageous,

foolish,

unbelievable,

daft (informal),

hilarious,

ludicrous,

meaningless,

unreasonable,

irrational,

senseless,

preposterous,

laughable,

funny,

stupid,

farcical,

illogical,

incongruous,

comical,

zany,

idiotic,

nonsensical,

inane,

dumb-ass (slang),

cockamamie (slang, US)

in the sense of adoring

She can still pull in adoring audiences.

Synonyms

admiring,

loving,

devoted,

worshipping,

fond,

affectionate,

ardent,

doting,

venerating,

enamoured,

reverential,

reverent,

idolizing,

adulatory

in the sense of affectionate

Definition

having or displaying tenderness, affection, or warmth

They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.

Synonyms

fond,

loving,

kind,

caring,

warm,

friendly,

attached,

devoted,

tender,

doting,

warm-hearted

Synonyms of 'fond'

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单词	fond
释义	Trends of fond View usage for: fond (fɒnd) Word forms: comparative fonder, superlative fondest 1. adjective If you are fond of someone, you feel affection for them. I am very fond of Michael. [+ of] She was especially fond of a little girl named Betsy. [+ of] fondness uncountable noun ...a great fondness for children. [+ for] Synonyms: devotion, love, affection, warmth More Synonyms of fond 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use fond to describe people or their behaviour when they show affection. ...a fond father. He gave him a fond smile. Synonyms: loving, caring, warm, devoted More Synonyms of fond fondly adverb [ADVERB after verb] Liz saw their eyes meet fondly across the table. Synonyms: unrealistically, stupidly, vainly, foolishly More Synonyms of fond Synonyms: lovingly, tenderly, affectionately, amorously More Synonyms of fond 3. adjective If you are fond of something, you like it or you like doing it very much. He was fond of marmalade. [+ of] She is fond of collecting rare carpets. [+ of] fondness uncountable noun I've always had a fondness for jewels. [+ for] ...his fondness for cooking. Synonyms: liking, love, taste, fancy More Synonyms of fond 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If you have fond memories of someone or something, you remember them with pleasure. I have very fond memories of living in our village. fondly adverb [ADVERB with verb] My dad took us there when I was about four and I remembered it fondly. Synonyms: unrealistically, stupidly, vainly, foolishly More Synonyms of fond 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use fond to describe hopes, wishes, or beliefs which you think are foolish because they seem unlikely to be fulfilled. My fond hope is that we will be ready by Christmastime. Synonyms: unrealistic, empty, naive, vain More Synonyms of fond fondly adverb [ADVERB with verb] I fondly imagined that surgery meant a few stitches and an overnight stay in hospital. Synonyms: unrealistically, stupidly, vainly, foolishly More Synonyms of fond fond in British English 1 (fɒnd) adjective 1. (postpositive; foll by of) predisposed (to); having a liking (for) 2. loving; tender a fond embrace 3. indulgent; doting a fond mother 4. (of hopes, wishes, etc) cherished but unlikely to be realized I had fond hopes of starting my own business 5. archaic or dialect a. foolish b. credulous Derived forms fondly (ˈfondly) adverb fondness (ˈfondness) noun Word origin C14 fonned, from fonnen to be foolish, from fonne a fool fond in British English 2 (fɒnd, French fɔ̃) noun 1. the background of a design, as in lace 2. obsolete fund; stock Word origin C17: from French, from Latin fundus bottom; see fund fond in American English 1 (fɑnd) adjective 1. Rare foolish, esp. foolishly naive or hopeful 2. a. tender and affectionate; loving b. affectionate in a foolish or overly indulgent way 3. cherished with great or unreasoning affection; doted on a fond hope Idioms: fond of Word origin ME, contr. of fonned, foolish, pp. of fonnen, to be foolish fond in American English 2 (fɑnd; French fɔ̃̃) noun 1. foundation; basis; background 2. Obsolete supply; fund Word origin Fr: see fund Examples of 'fond' in a sentence fond Cats are particularly fond of playing with tinsel and this can be dangerous if swallowed. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It is a fond and forlorn hope. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Your naturally kind heart encourages you to make excuses for people you are fond of, especially if money is involved. The Sun (2017) It is a fond hope that there is a magical number at which all those people hostile to immigration will suddenly change the habit of a lifetime. Times, Sunday Times (2017) They are particularly fond of the large cricket called the mole cricket. Times, Sunday Times (2008) True she has always been fond of you. Clerk, Jayana & Siegel, Ruth Modern Literatures of the Non-Western World: Where the Waters Are Born (1995) My father was fond of spruce trees. Eddison, Sydney A Patchwork Garden: Unexpected Pleasures from a Country Garden (1990) What should have been a fond farewell turned into an endurance test. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It remains a fond and vivid memory. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The mice are particularly fond of us. Times, Sunday Times (2014) They always had been fond of each other and they lived very happily as man and wife. Johanna Spyri Heidi (1881) He has been so kind and jolly that we all got quite fond of him. Louisa May Alcott Little Women (1869) He was especially fond of jazz and Cuban records. Times, Sunday Times (2009) I have grown rather fond of the term and see it as a form of affection. The Sun (2014) I am especially fond of anything with a striped flower. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I happen to be rather fond of them but public opinion runs strongly the other way. Times, Sunday Times (2007) I feel terribly fond of penguins. The Sun (2013) She said: 'I have fond memories of my time in the sky. The Sun (2011) She added: 'I have such fond memories of our time working together. The Sun (2009) At least, after yesterday, he has a fond and recent memory to relive during the long hours in court. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Feeling almost fond, I read it. Times, Sunday Times (2015) In other languages fond British English: fond ADJECTIVE If you are fond of someone, you feel affection for them. I am very fond of your brother. American English: fond Brazilian Portuguese: carinhoso Chinese: 喜爱的 European Spanish: encariñado French: qui a de l'affection German: liebevoll zugewandt Italian: affezionato Japanese: 好んで Korean: 좋아하는 European Portuguese: carinhoso Latin American Spanish: encariñado Chinese translation of 'fond' fond (fɔnd) adj to be fond of [person] 喜爱(愛) (xǐ'ài) [food, walking] 喜欢(歡) (xǐhuan) [memory] 美好的 (měihǎo de) [smile, look] 深情的 (shēnqíng de) [hope, wish] 不切实(實)际(際)的 (bùqiè shíjì de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of loving Definition loving and affectionate She gave him a fond smile. Synonyms loving a loving husband and father caring He is a wonderful person, very gentle and caring. warm We were instantly attracted by his warm personality. devoted a loving and devoted father tender tender, loving care adoring She can still pull in adoring audiences. affectionate They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate. indulgent His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted. doting her doting parents amorous the object of his amorous intentions Opposites indifferent , austere , aloof , averse , unconcerned , disinterested , undemonstrative , unaffectionate 2 (adjective) in the sense of unrealistic Definition (of hopes or wishes) cherished but unlikely to be realized My fond hope is that we'll be ready on time. Synonyms unrealistic their unrealistic expectations of parenthood empty naive vain foolish It would be foolish to raise hopes unnecessarily. deluded indiscreet credulous overoptimistic delusive delusory absurd They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds. Opposites sensible , rational phrase See fond of Additional synonyms in the sense of absurd Definition obviously senseless or illogical They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds. Synonyms ridiculous, crazy (informal), silly, incredible, outrageous, foolish, unbelievable, daft (informal), hilarious, ludicrous, meaningless, unreasonable, irrational, senseless, preposterous, laughable, funny, stupid, farcical, illogical, incongruous, comical, zany, idiotic, nonsensical, inane, dumb-ass (slang), cockamamie (slang, US) in the sense of adoring She can still pull in adoring audiences. Synonyms admiring, loving, devoted, worshipping, fond, affectionate, ardent, doting, venerating, enamoured, reverential, reverent, idolizing, adulatory in the sense of affectionate Definition having or displaying tenderness, affection, or warmth They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate. Synonyms fond, loving, kind, caring, warm, friendly, attached, devoted, tender, doting, warm-hearted Synonyms of 'fond' fond Explore 'fond' in the dictionary
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