Associations to the word «Fond»
Noun
- Lac
- Fondness
- Caress
- Talking
- Flattery
- Pastime
- Affection
- Riding
- Amusement
- Solitude
- Drinking
- Pomp
- Luxury
- Gaiety
- Joke
- Loving
- Bot
- Chivalry
- Indulgence
- Pleasure
- Disposition
- Reminiscence
- Une
- Hem
- Admiration
- Liking
- Remembrance
- Hunting
- Tenderness
- Eating
- Dancing
- Mischief
- Dress
- Fun
- Saying
- Anecdote
- Fancy
- Enjoyment
- Sancho
- Taste
- Lover
- Singing
- Manhood
- Humour
- Pet
- Temper
- Fond
- Aunt
Adjective
Wiktionary
FOND, adjective. (chiefly with of) Having a liking or affection (for).
FOND, adjective. Affectionate.
FOND, adjective. Indulgent.
FOND, adjective. Outlandish; foolish; silly.
FOND, adjective. (obsolete) Foolish; simple; weak.
FOND, adjective. (obsolete) Doted on; regarded with affection.
FOND, verb. (obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
FOND, verb. (obsolete) To caress; to fondle.
FOND, noun. The background design in lace-making.
FOND, noun. (cooking) brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.
FOND, noun. (obsolete) Foundation; bottom; groundwork.
FOND, noun. (obsolete) Fund, stock, or store.
Dictionary definition
FOND, adjective. Having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace".
FOND, adjective. Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother".
FOND, adjective. (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies".
FOND, adjective. Absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.