What is the meaning of fond?

adjective

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