fond

fond · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having affection or liking for someone or something (usually with "of").

  2. 2.

    (Of a hope or belief) foolishly optimistic; unlikely to be fulfilled.

  3. 3.

    Affectionate; loving.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fond of — having a liking or affection for
  • •
    fond memories — pleasant recollections
  • •
    fond farewell — an affectionate goodbye
  • •
    grow fond of — develop affection for over time

Related words

Antonyms: averse, hostile, indifferent
See also: affection, fondly, fondness
Synonyms: affectionate, attached, loving, partial

Etymology

From Middle English fonned ("foolish"), past participle of fonnen ("to be foolish"). The original sense of "foolish" evolved to mean "foolishly affectionate" and then simply "affectionate."