fond
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
fonder;
fondest
fonder;
fondest
Britannica Dictionary definition of FOND
1
:
feeling or showing love or friendship
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affectionate
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a fond admirer
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She still has fond feelings for him.
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She has fond [=cherished, warm] memories of their time together.
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a fond smile
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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He wished them a fond farewell.
2
:
strongly felt
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their fondest wishes
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the fond hope that the situation would change
fond of
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having a liking for or love of (someone or something)
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She is still fond of him. [=she still likes/loves him]
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She grew quite fond of him.
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I'm fond of skiing. [=I like to ski; I enjoy skiing]
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She's fond of asking silly questions. [=she asks a lot of silly questions]
[noncount]
[singular]
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his parents' fondness [=affection] for each other
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a fondness [=liking] for fine wine
