FOND as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
   Synonym(s)
   • adoring (what does adoring mean?)
   • doting (what does doting mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • adoring grandparents
   • deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain
   • hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
   Similar To
   • loving (what does loving mean?)
2. Meaning
   • having or displaying warmth or affection
   Synonym(s)
   • affectionate (what does affectionate mean?)
   • caring (what does caring mean?)
   • lovesome (what does lovesome mean?)
   • tender (what does tender mean?)
   • warm (what does warm mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • affectionate children
   • caring parents
   • a fond embrace
   • fond of his nephew
   • a tender glance
   • a warm embrace
   Similar To
   • loving (what does loving mean?)
3. Meaning
   • absurd or silly because unlikely
   Usage Example(s)
   • fond hopes of becoming President
   • fond fancies
   Similar To
   • foolish (what does foolish mean?)