Pronunciation: /fɑnd/
noun a feeling of affection or liking
A1 I have a fondness for chocolate.
A2 She has a fond memory of her childhood.
B1 His fondness for animals led him to become a veterinarian.
B2 The chef's fond of experimenting with new recipes.
C1 Despite his tough exterior, he has a deep fond for his family.
C2 Her fond of art is evident in her extensive collection.
adjective having a liking or affection for someone or something
A1 I am fond of ice cream.
A2 She is fond of playing the guitar.
B1 He has always been fond of animals.
B2 The teacher was fond of her students and always supported them.
C1 The artist had a fond appreciation for classical music.
C2 Despite his tough exterior, he was secretly fond of romantic comedies.
adverb in a loving or affectionate manner
A1 I am fond of playing with my dog.
A2 She is fondly remembered by all who knew her.
B1 He fondly recalled his childhood summers spent at the beach.
B2 The chef is fond of experimenting with unique flavor combinations.
C1 Despite his tough exterior, he is quite fond of romantic comedies.
C2 The artist is fondly regarded as a master of his craft.
formal She has always been very fond of classical music.
informal I'm quite fond of that new restaurant down the street.
slang I'm totally fond of that TV show, it's so addictive.
figurative He holds a fond memory of his childhood spent by the lake.
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