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View usage for: (fɒnd) Word forms: comparative fonder, superlative fondest1. adjectiveIf 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. adjectiveIf 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) adjective1. (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 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) noun1. the background of a design, as in lace Word origin C17: from French, from Latin fundus bottom; see fundfond in American English 1 (fɑnd) adjective1. 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 Word origin ME, contr. of fonned, foolish, pp. of fonnen, to be foolish fond in American English 2 (fɑnd; French fɔ̃̃) noun1. foundation; basis; background Examples of 'fond' in a sentencefond 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.They always had been fond of each other and they lived very happily as man and wife.He has been so kind and jolly that we all got quite fond of him.He was especially fond of jazz and Cuban records.I have grown rather fond of the term and see it as a form of affection.I am especially fond of anything with a striped flower.I happen to be rather fond of them but public opinion runs strongly the other way.I feel terribly fond of penguins.She said: 'I have fond memories of my time in the sky.She added: 'I have such fond memories of our time working together.At least, after yesterday, he has a fond and recent memory to relive during the long hours in court. Feeling almost fond, I read it. 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' 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)
Definition loving and affectionate She gave him a fond smile. Synonyms Opposites indifferent , austere , aloof , averse , unconcerned , disinterested , undemonstrative , unaffectionate Definition (of hopes or wishes) cherished but unlikely to be realized My fond hope is that we'll be ready on time. Synonyms empty naive vain deluded indiscreet credulous overoptimistic delusive delusory Opposites Additional synonymsDefinition 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) She can still pull in adoring audiences. Synonyms admiring, loving, devoted, worshipping, fond, affectionate, ardent, doting, venerating, enamoured, reverential, reverent, idolizing, adulatoryDefinition 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 |