Synonyms for fond
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Foolish; simple; weak.
- adj. 2
Having a liking or affection (for).
- adj. 3
Affectionate.
Choose the right word
Fond is commonly applied to an affection that becomes, or at least appears, excessive.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- dear My mother has sold everything that is dear to her.
- affectionate She smiled in response to his affectionate glance.
- amorous Can we postpone tomorrow's amorous encounter?
- loving I am loving Tatoeba despite all its imperfections.
- doting He was a beloved husband and a doting father.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| fond | rising | |
| dear | rising | |
| affectionate | rising | |
| amorous | rising | |
| lovesome | steady | |
| loving | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- mad1
- 4 letters
- dear1, vain1
- 5 letters
- empty2, silly2
- 6 letters
- loving2, tender2, doting2
- 7 letters
- devoted3, partial2, foolish2, amorous3, adoring3
- 8 letters
- enamored3, lovesome
- 9 letters
- senseless2, indulgent3, enamoured
- 12 letters
- affectionate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (empty2 = 2 syllables).