fond

fond has 13 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 4.

Definitions

• imp. of Find. Found.
• superl.. Foolish; silly; simple; weak.
• superl.. Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
• superl.. Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
• superl.. Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on).
• superl.. Doted on; regarded with affection.
• superl.. Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.
• v. t.. To caress; to fondle.
• v. i.. To be fond; to dote.
• a.. (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
• a.. extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
• a.. having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"