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fond
adjective
1 fond
Having or displaying warmth or affection:
— A fond embrace.
— Fond of his nephew.
synonyms: affectionate, lovesome, tender.
Roget 897:
loving
etc.
v.;
fond of;
taken with,
struck with;
smitten,
bitten;
attached to,
wedded to;
enamored;
charmed
etc.
v.;
in love;
love-sick;
over head and ears in love,
head over heels in love.
affectionate,
tender,
sweet upon,
sympathetic,
loving;
amorous,
amatory;
fond,
erotic,
uxorious,
ardent,
passionate,
rapturous,
devoted,
motherly.
loved
etc.
v..
beloved well beloved,
dearly beloved;
dear,
precious,
darling,
pet,
little;
favorite,
popular.
congenial;
after one's mind,
after one's taste,
after one's fancy,
after one's own heart,
to one's mind,
to one's taste,
to one's fancy,
to one's own heart.
in one's good graces
etc.
(friendly)
888;
dear as the apple of one's eye,
nearest to one's heart.
lovable,
adorable;
lovely,
sweet;
attractive,
seductive,
winning;
charming,
engaging,
interesting,
enchanting,
captivating,
fascinating,
bewitching;
amiable,
like an angel.
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Polish: miękki, czuły, tkliwy
2 fond
Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent:
— Hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother.
synonyms: adoring, doting.
3 fond
followed by `of' or `to' Having a strong preference or liking for:
— Fond of chocolate.
synonym: partial.
4 fond
Absurd or silly because unlikely.
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