fond
Having a liking or affection (for).
Example
“I am fond of this song!”
Other meanings
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.”
Synonyms
- tender
Word history
From Middle English "fond".
Where this comes from
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