adjective
- having a liking or affection for someone or something
- unrealistically optimistic or naive
Usage: often used in phrases like ‘fond hope’ or ‘fond belief’
Examples
- She is very fond of her grandmother.
- He has fond memories of his childhood summers.
- The children grew fond of their new teacher.
- I’m quite fond of classical music.
- It was a fond hope that the weather would improve.
- His fond belief that he would win the lottery proved wrong.
- They said a fond farewell at the airport.