1. having too much affection or liking for someone or something; excessively fond
Usage: often used with ‘of’

Examples

• She was overfond of her youngest child and spoiled him terribly.
• The teacher warned against being overfond of praise from students.
• He became overfond of expensive wine after his promotion.
• Parents who are overfond of their children often struggle to discipline them.
• The critic was overfond of obscure literary references.
• She realized she had grown overfond of her comfortable routine.