fond

fond is a 4-letter English word with 13 senses as transitive verb, intransitive verb, and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: imp. of Find. Found. Face value is 8 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

4 letters · Scrabble 8 · Words With Friends 9 · 13 senses

Definitions

1. imp. of Find. Found.
2. superlative. Foolish; silly; simple; weak.
3. superlative. Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
4. superlative. Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
5. superlative. Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on).
6. superlative. Doted on; regarded with affection.
7. superlative. Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.
8. transitive verb. To caress; to fondle.
9. intransitive verb. To be fond; to dote.
10. adjective. (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for

    "fond of chocolate"

    "partial to horror movies"

    Synonyms: partial

11. adjective. extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

    "adoring grandparents"

    "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"

    Synonyms: adoring, doting

12. adjective. having or displaying warmth or affection

    "affectionate children"

    "a fond embrace"

    Synonyms: affectionate, lovesome, tender, warm

13. adjective. absurd or silly because unlikely

    "fond hopes of becoming President"

    "fond fancies"

Synonyms

partial, adoring, doting, affectionate, lovesome, tender, warm

Common word forms

fonds, fonded, fonder, fondly, fondest, fonding, fondness

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