|
WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!
Adjective fond has 4 senses
- affectionate, caring, fond, lovesome, tender, warm - having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"
Antonym: unloving (indirect, via loving)
- adoring, doting, 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"
Antonym: unloving (indirect, via loving)
- fond - absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies"
Antonym: wise (indirect, via foolish)
- fond, partial - (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
Antonym: disinclined (indirect, via inclined)
|