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FOND
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for
Example:
partial to horror movies
Synonyms:
fond; partial
Classified under:
Similar:
inclined ((often followed by 'to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency)
Derivation:
fondness (a predisposition to like something)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
Example:
hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
loving (feeling or showing love and affection)
Derivation:
fondness (a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Having or displaying warmth or affection
Example:
a tender glance
Synonyms:
affectionate; fond; lovesome; tender
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
loving (feeling or showing love and affection)
Derivation:
fondness (a positive feeling of liking)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Absurd or silly because unlikely
Example:
fond fancies
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
foolish (devoid of good sense or judgment)
Context examples:
What if he is fond of a bright eye and a saucy face.
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
He was fond of the country and of books; and from these tastes had arisen his principal enjoyments.
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
The queen became so fond of my company, that she could not dine without me.
(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)
Godfrey was not fond of the old man.
(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
She had grown so fond of the big Lion she was glad he had been rescued.
(The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum)
They were fond of the sweet orphan.
(Frankenstein, by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley)
Now this king was very fond of money; and when he heard the miller’s boast his greediness was raised, and he sent for the girl to be brought before him.
(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)
That will just show you how fond he was of me, Mr. Holmes, and the little things that he would think of.
(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Just now she was quite upset by a little thing which I did not much heed, though I am myself very fond of animals.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
They are fond of playing cards for money, these great people, and they played and played for two days and a night.
(Rodney Stone, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
