imp. | 1. | |
a. | 1. | Foolish; silly; simple; weak. |
2. | Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate. | |
3. | Affectionate; loving; tender; - in a good sense; | |
4. | Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; - followed by of (formerly also by on). | |
5. | Doted on; regarded with affection. | |
6. | Trifling; valued by folly; trivial. | |
v. t. | 1. | To caress; to fondle. |
v. i. | 1. | To be fond; to dote. |
n. | 1. | (Lace Making) Foundation; bottom; groundwork; |
2. | Fund, stock, or store. |
Adj. | 1. | fond - having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace" |
2. | fond - extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother" | |
3. | fond - absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies" | |
4. | fond - (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies" Synonyms: partial |