fond

1 of 3

adjective

ˈfänd

: foolish, silly

fond pride

: prizing highly : desirous

—used with of

fond of praise

: having an affection or liking

—used with of

fond of musicfond of his nephew

: foolishly tender : indulgent sense 1

a fond mother

: affectionate, loving

absence makes the heart grow fonder

a fond embrace

: cherished with great affection : doted on

our fondest hopes

has fond memories of their time together

fond

2 of 3

verb

fonded; fonding; fonds

intransitive verb

obsolete

: to lavish affection : dote

fond

3 of 3

noun

ˈfōⁿ

plural fonds ˈfōⁿ(z) How to pronounce fond (audio)

: background, basis

: small particles of browned food and especially meat that adhere to the bottom of a cooking pan and are used especially in making sauces

After searing the steak, we noted the amount of fond (the residue of browned meat that sticks to the pan), which can be deglazed for a rich, flavorful pan sauce.

Garth Clingingsmith

obsolete : fund

Example Sentences

Adjective She still has fond feelings for him. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. He wished them a fond farewell. the fond hope that the situation would change

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

That eagerness to assist in Elizabeth enjoying her wedding day, however, was yet another sign that Britons were fond of their princess and future queen.

Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2022 The Lord works in mysterious ways, Christians are fond of telling us.

Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 The nastiness of such medieval scheming, and the particular perversity of the Targaryen dynasty (which is fond of intermarriage), means that the morality of House of the Dragon is as flat as a pancake.

David Sims, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2022 But in 1872 a reporter, who had heard that Vanderbilt was not fond of one of his fellow financiers, asked if this was true.

Richard Snow, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 That’s why stylish stars are fond of pairing crop tops and bike shorts, as the athleisure pieces are often made with moisture-wicking fabrics and finished with vent details for breathability.

Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 July 2022 Activists who hope to prohibit modern sporting rifles are fond of contending that those weapons are far too powerful to be countered by civilians carrying handguns.

The Editors, National Review, 20 July 2022 Not to mention, because of my texture, my hair isn’t fond of too much heat.

Essence, 18 July 2022 As recently as March, Three Arrows managed $10 billion in assets, and Zhu in particular was fond of popping up and loudly offering opinions to anyone who would listen.

Taylor Locke, Fortune, 13 July 2022 See More

fond

adjective

as in inclined

having a liking or affection even lots of city people are fond of country music

Synonyms & Similar Words

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inclined
attached
partial
enamored
big on
affected
infatuated
enthusiastic
enraptured
desirous
eager
excited
keen
mad (about)
gung ho
gone (on)
crazy (about or over)
nuts (about)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

averse
allergic
indifferent
cool
uninterested
scornful
contemptuous
disdainful
apathetic
hostile
antagonistic
disinclined
disenchanted
antipathetic
disaffected
alienated
estranged

as in loving

feeling or showing love gave me a fond embrace upon parting

Synonyms & Similar Words

loving
affectionate
adoring
devoted
passionate
warm
kind
enamored
fervent
caring
tenderhearted
tender
ardent
doting
understanding
sentimental
friendly
amorous
compassionate
infatuated
forgiving
impassioned
considerate
cordial
romantic
warmhearted
amatory
lovesick
humane
erotic
fatherly
motherly
mushy
brotherly
sappy
erotical
sisterly
lovey-dovey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

indifferent
distant
cool
dry
aloof
reserved
standoffish
pitiless
unbending
frosty
detached
offish
antisocial
remote
unconcerned
unfeeling
unloving
cold
uncaring
unfriendly
disaffected
ruthless
uninvolved
frigid
hard-hearted
cold-eyed
callous
heartless
pitiless
unsentimental
soulless
unromantic
hard-boiled
cold-blooded

as in loved

granted special treatment or attention my fondest wish is to see my children marry well

Synonyms & Similar Words

loved
cherished
beloved
adored
favorite
sweet
favored
precious
dear
darling
special
relished
pet
admired
treasured
fair-haired
preferred
esteemed
revered
appreciated
prized
white-headed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disliked
hated
detested
despised
abhorred
unbeloved
disdained
ignored
forgotten
disfavored
abominated
unfavorite
loathed
execrated
abandoned
alienated
estranged

单词	fond
释义	fond 1 of 3 adjective ˈfänd 1 : foolish, silly fond pride 2 a : prizing highly : desirous —used with of fond of praise b : having an affection or liking —used with of fond of musicfond of his nephew 3 a : foolishly tender : indulgent sense 1 a fond mother b : affectionate, loving absence makes the heart grow fonder a fond embrace 4 : cherished with great affection : doted on our fondest hopes has fond memories of their time together fond 2 of 3 verb fonded; fonding; fonds intransitive verb obsolete : to lavish affection : dote fond 3 of 3 noun ˈfōⁿ plural fonds ˈfōⁿ(z) 1 : background, basis 2 : small particles of browned food and especially meat that adhere to the bottom of a cooking pan and are used especially in making sauces After searing the steak, we noted the amount of fond (the residue of browned meat that sticks to the pan), which can be deglazed for a rich, flavorful pan sauce. Garth Clingingsmith 3 obsolete : fund Synonyms Adjective affected attached inclined partial See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She still has fond feelings for him. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. He wished them a fond farewell. the fond hope that the situation would change Recent Examples on the Web Adjective That eagerness to assist in Elizabeth enjoying her wedding day, however, was yet another sign that Britons were fond of their princess and future queen. Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2022 The Lord works in mysterious ways, Christians are fond of telling us. Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 The nastiness of such medieval scheming, and the particular perversity of the Targaryen dynasty (which is fond of intermarriage), means that the morality of House of the Dragon is as flat as a pancake. David Sims, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2022 But in 1872 a reporter, who had heard that Vanderbilt was not fond of one of his fellow financiers, asked if this was true. Richard Snow, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 That’s why stylish stars are fond of pairing crop tops and bike shorts, as the athleisure pieces are often made with moisture-wicking fabrics and finished with vent details for breathability. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 July 2022 Activists who hope to prohibit modern sporting rifles are fond of contending that those weapons are far too powerful to be countered by civilians carrying handguns. The Editors, National Review, 20 July 2022 Not to mention, because of my texture, my hair isn’t fond of too much heat. Essence, 18 July 2022 As recently as March, Three Arrows managed $10 billion in assets, and Zhu in particular was fond of popping up and loudly offering opinions to anyone who would listen. Taylor Locke, Fortune, 13 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Verb Middle English fonned, fond, from fonne fool Noun borrowed from French, going back to Old French funt, font "bottom, base" — more at fund entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1530, in the meaning defined above Noun 1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing fond fond of fond of Kids Definition fond adjective ˈfänd fonder; fondest 1 : having a liking or love "I'm very fond of Chinese food myself," said Harry Cat. George Selden, The Cricket in Times Square 2 : affectionate, loving a fond farewell 3 : strongly wished for a fond dream fond adjective 1 as in inclined having a liking or affection even lots of city people are fond of country music Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inclined attached partial enamored big on affected infatuated enthusiastic enraptured desirous eager excited keen mad (about) gung ho gone (on) crazy (about or over) nuts (about) Antonyms & Near Antonyms averse allergic indifferent cool uninterested scornful contemptuous disdainful apathetic hostile antagonistic disinclined disenchanted antipathetic disaffected alienated estranged See More 2 as in loving feeling or showing love gave me a fond embrace upon parting Synonyms & Similar Words loving affectionate adoring devoted passionate warm kind enamored fervent caring tenderhearted tender ardent doting understanding sentimental friendly amorous compassionate infatuated forgiving impassioned considerate cordial romantic warmhearted amatory lovesick humane erotic fatherly motherly mushy brotherly sappy erotical sisterly lovey-dovey Antonyms & Near Antonyms indifferent distant cool dry aloof reserved standoffish pitiless unbending frosty detached offish antisocial remote unconcerned unfeeling unloving cold uncaring unfriendly disaffected ruthless uninvolved frigid hard-hearted cold-eyed callous heartless pitiless unsentimental soulless unromantic hard-boiled cold-blooded See More 3 as in loved granted special treatment or attention my fondest wish is to see my children marry well Synonyms & Similar Words loved cherished beloved adored favorite sweet favored precious dear darling special relished pet admired treasured fair-haired preferred esteemed revered appreciated prized white-headed Antonyms & Near Antonyms disliked hated detested despised abhorred unbeloved disdained ignored forgotten disfavored abominated unfavorite loathed execrated abandoned alienated estranged See More
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