fond

[fond] / fɒnd /

ADJECTIVE

have a liking or taste for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionate enamored indulgent sentimental sympathetic

WEAK

addicted adoring amorous attached caring devoted doting keen on lovesome lovey-dovey loving mushy partial predisposed responsive romantic silly over tender warm

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool

WEAK

hating hostile

Example Sentences

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Also among the many people who had come to wish Ayala a fond farewell?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

If the bot is fond of the phrasing, it’s because humans are, too.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Howe has fond memories from his time at Bournemouth, but his former club will sense a huge opportunity to extend their unbeaten run when they visit St James' Park next week.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He was also fond of holding firmwide town halls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Therefore she decided to take Milo out behind the tennis courts to the ravine, since it had been canvassed days before and was, besides, a spot of which the dog was especially fond.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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