fond Meaning & Definition
What Does Fond Mean?
As an adjective, fond means Having a liking or affection (for). [ with of]. It is also used to mean Affectionate. As a verb, it means To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of. As a noun, it means The background design in lace-making.
Word Facts for Fond
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /fɒnd/ |
| Synonyms | tender, warm and affectionate |
| Plural | fonds |
| Comparative / superlative | fonder, fondest |
| Verb forms | fonds, fonding, fonded |
Fond Definition (Adjective)
- Having a liking or affection (for). [ with of]
I am fond of this song!
- Affectionate.
a fond farewell
- Indulgent, doting.
I have fond grandparents who spoil me.
- Outlandish; foolish; silly.
Your fond dreams of flying to Jupiter have been quashed by the facts of reality.
- Foolish; simple; weak.
- Doted on; regarded with affection.
Fond as a Verb
- To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
- To caress; to fondle.
Fond as a Noun
- The background design in lace-making.
- Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.
He used the fond to make a classic French pan sauce.
- A group of records having shared provenance.
- Foundation; bottom; groundwork.
- Fund, stock, or store.
Adjective
- (chiefly with of) Having a liking or affection (for).
- Indulgent.
I have fond grandparents who spoil me.
Synonyms of Fond
Fond synonyms and antonyms →Fond in a Sentence
I am fond of this song!
a fond farewell
a fond mother or wife
I have fond grandparents who spoil me.
Your fond dreams of flying to Jupiter have been quashed by the facts of reality.
He used the fond to make a classic French pan sauce.
Word Forms & Grammar
fond (comparative fonder, superlative fondest)
fond (third-person singular simple present fonds, present participle fonding, simple past and past participle fonded)
fond (plural fonds)
Words That Rhyme With Fond
Origin of Fond
Origin 1: From Middle English fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen (“to be foolish, be simple, dote”), equivalent to fon + -ed. More at fon.
Origin 2: From French, ultimately from Latin fundus. Doublet of fund and fundus.
Quick Answers About Fond
Is fond an adjective or a verb?
Fond is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for fond?
Close synonyms of fond are tender, warm and affectionate. See the full list of fond synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fond?
The plural of fond is fonds.
What is the past tense of fond?
The past tense of fond is fonded. The present participle is fonding.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of fond?
The comparative form is fonder and the superlative form is fondest.