Fond — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb noun /ˈfänd/ (adjective) /ˈfōⁿ/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Fond

Fond (adjective)

  1. prizing highly, desirous —used with of
  2. having an affection or liking —used with of
  3. foolishly tender, indulgent

Fond (verb)

  1. to lavish affection, dote

Fond (noun)

  1. background, basis
  2. small particles of browned food and especially meat that adhere to the bottom of a cooking pan and are used especially in making sauces
  3. fund

Fond (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a liking or affection

    "even lots of city people are fond of country music"

    similar: affected, attached, inclined, partial, big on
    related: crazy (about or over), enamored, enraptured, gone (on), infatuated, mad (about), nuts (about), desirous, eager, enthusiastic, excited, gung ho, keen
    opposite: allergic, averse, disinclined
    near: apathetic, cool, indifferent, uninterested, contemptuous, disdainful, scornful, antagonistic, antipathetic, hostile, alienated, disaffected, disenchanted, estranged

  2. feeling or showing love

    "gave me a fond embrace upon parting"

    similar: adoring, affectionate, devoted, loving, tender, tenderhearted
    related: caring, compassionate, considerate, cordial, doting, forgiving, friendly, humane, kind, understanding, warmhearted, ardent, fervent, impassioned, passionate, warm, amatory, amorous, erotic, enamored, infatuated, lovesick, lovey-dovey, mushy, romantic, sappy, sentimental, brotherly, fatherly, motherly, sisterly
    opposite: unloving
    near: aloof, antisocial, cold-eyed, cool, detached, distant, dry, frosty, hard-hearted, indifferent, offish, pitiless, remote, reserved, standoffish, unbending, uncaring, unfeeling, disaffected, unconcerned, uninvolved, cold, frigid, unfriendly, callous, cold-blooded, hard-boiled, heartless, ruthless, soulless, unromantic, unsentimental

  3. granted special treatment or attention

    "my fondest wish is to see my children marry well"

    similar: beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed
    related: admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured, preferred
    opposite: unbeloved
    near: abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fond

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fond:

affected, attached, inclined, partial, adoring, affectionate, devoted, loving, tender, tenderhearted, beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, big on

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fond

Words with the opposite meaning of Fond:

allergic, averse, disinclined, unloving, unbeloved

Related Words for Fond

crazy (about or over), enamored, enraptured, gone (on), infatuated, mad (about), nuts (about), desirous, eager, enthusiastic, excited, gung ho, keen, caring, compassionate, considerate, cordial, doting, forgiving, friendly, humane, kind, understanding, warmhearted, ardent, fervent, impassioned, passionate, warm, amatory

Near Antonyms of Fond

apathetic, cool, indifferent, uninterested, contemptuous, disdainful, scornful, antagonistic, antipathetic, hostile, alienated, disaffected, disenchanted, estranged, aloof, antisocial, cold-eyed, detached, distant, dry, frosty, hard-hearted, offish, pitiless, remote, reserved, standoffish, unbending, uncaring, unfeeling

Word Forms of Fond

Inflections: fonded, fonding, fonds

Origin & Etymology of Fond

Middle English fonned, fond, from fonne fool

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Fond

Words & Phrases Containing Fond

fond of, au fond

Frequently Asked Questions about Fond

What does "Fond" mean?

"Fond" means prizing highly, desirous —used with of. As an an adjective, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: prizing highly, desirous —used with of. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fond"?

Other words for "Fond" include affected, attached, inclined, partial, adoring, affectionate, devoted and loving. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fond" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fond"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fond". Common alternatives include affected, attached, inclined, partial, adoring, affectionate, devoted, loving, tender and tenderhearted.

What is the opposite of "Fond"?

Antonyms of "Fond" include allergic, averse, disinclined, unloving and unbeloved. Near antonyms include apathetic, cool, indifferent and uninterested.

How do you use "Fond" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fond" in a sentence: "even lots of city people are fond of country music"; "gave me a fond embrace upon parting"; "my fondest wish is to see my children marry well".

Is "Fond" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fond" can be used as an adjective, a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Fond" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Fond" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Fond"?

"Fond" is pronounced /ˈfänd/ as an adjective and /ˈfōⁿ/ as a noun.