fond
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- pronunciation:
- fand
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When you have fond feelings for someone, you have sweet or loving feelings for them. If you have fond memories of something, the memories make you feel warm and happy inside.
Sean has fond memories of his grandparents.- synonyms:
- affectionate, loving, tender
- similar words:
- adoring, attached, warm
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| definition 2: |
If you are fond of someone, you like them and have warm feelings about them. If you are fond of chocolate, it means that chocolate gives you pleasure.
Jamie's little brother is very fond of his babysitter. He cries every time she goes home.Sara loves dogs, but she is not very fond of cats.Leo's dad is fond of taking a nap in his big chair on Sunday afternoons.- synonyms:
- partial to
- similar words:
- crazy about, hooked on
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| related words: |
mad |
When you say you are
fond of someone, you mean that you like or have tender feelings toward that person. But the word "fond" comes from an early English word that means "to be foolish." In the 1500s, it could also mean "foolishly tender." What do being fond of someone and being foolish have to do with each other?