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[ adjective ] having or displaying warmth or affection
Synonyms Examples "affectionate children" "caring parents" "a fond embrace" "fond of his nephew" "a tender glance" "a warm embrace" Used in print (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)Our inability to explain why certain people are fond of us frequently induces the same kind of ritual and malaise . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
Examples "adoring grandparents" "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain" "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother" Used in print (David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)The audience was fond of Harry_Hawk , he was a dear , in or out of character , but he was not particularly funny . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] absurd or silly because unlikely
Examples "fond hopes of becoming President" "fond fancies" Related terms |
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