'Fond' definitions:

Definition of 'fond'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace" [syn: affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender, warm]
adjective
Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother" [syn: adoring, doting, fond]
adjective
(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies" [syn: fond(p), partial(p)]
adjective
Absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies"

Definition of 'Fond'

From: GCIDE
  • Fond \Fond\, v. t. To caress; to fondle. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • The Tyrian hugs and fonds thee on her breast. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Fond'

From: GCIDE
  • Fond \Fond\, v. i. To be fond; to dote. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Fond'

From: GCIDE
  • Fond \Fond\, n. [F., fr. L. fundus. See Fund.] [Obs., or used as a French word]
  • 1. Foundation; bottom; groundwork; specif.: (a) (Lace Making) The ground. (b) (Cookery) The broth or juice from braised flesh or fish, usually served as a sauce. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. Fund, stock, or store. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Definition of 'Fond'

From: GCIDE
  • Fond \Fond\, obs. imp. of Find. Found. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Fond'

From: GCIDE
  • Fond \Fond\, a. [Compar. Fonder; superl. Fondest.] [For fonned, p. p. of OE. fonnen to be foolish. See Fon.]
  • 1. Foolish; silly; simple; weak. [Archaic] [1913 Webster]
  • Grant I may never prove so fond To trust man on his oath or bond. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on). [1913 Webster]
  • More fond on her than she upon her love. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • You are as fond of grief as of your child. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • A great traveler, and fond of telling his adventures. --Irving. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. Doted on; regarded with affection. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • Nor fix on fond abodes to circumscribe thy prayer. --Byron. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. Trifling; valued by folly; trivial. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'fond'

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Words containing 'Fond'