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- Dictionaryfond/fɒnd/
adjective
- 1. having an affection or liking for: "I'm very fond of Mel" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a hope or belief) foolishly optimistic; naive. Similar Opposite
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to like someone or something very much: "I'm very fond of you, you know," he said. to like doing something; to do something often: My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes. See more. [ before noun ] happy and loving: fond memory Many of us have fond memories of our childhoods.
We're all fond of some things and people: the things and people we like. Being fond can mean anything from liking something a little ("I'm fond of that band") to be extremely, almost absurdly interested in something ("He's a little too fond of football").
to like someone or something very much: "I'm very fond of you, you know," he said. to like doing something; to do something often: My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes. See more. [ before noun ] happy and loving: fond memory Many of us have fond memories of our childhoods.
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.
1. Having a strong liking, inclination, or affection: fond of ballet; fond of my nieces and nephews. 2. Affectionate; tender: a fond embrace. 3. Immoderately affectionate or indulgent; doting: fond grandparents who tended to spoil the child. 4. Cherished; dear: my fondest hopes. 5. Archaic Naively credulous or foolish.
Noun. Verb. Idiom. Filter. adjective. fondest, fonder. Tender and affectionate; loving; dear. Fond memories. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Cherished with great or unreasoning affection; doted on. A fond hope. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Affectionate in a foolish or overly indulgent way. Webster's New World.
to like someone or something: to be fond of animals / music. [ + doing sth ] He's not very fond of dancing. B2 [ always before noun ] expressing or causing happy feelings: fond memories. a fond hope/belief, etc. something that you wish were true, but probably is not. fondly.
fond meaning, definition, what is fond: a fond look, smile, action etc shows you...: Learn more.
What does the word fond mean? There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word fond, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word fond? About 8 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.
The word "fond" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe a feeling of strong affection towards someone or something; for example, "I am very fond of my grandparents".
