Meaning of fond In English

• 0 to like someone or something very much; to like doing something:

  • She was very fond of horses.

  • "I'm very fond of you, you know," he said.

  • My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes.

  • Many of us have fond memories of our childhoods.

  • We said a fond farewell to each other (= we said goodbye in a loving way) and promised to write.

• 1 something that you would like to be true but that is probably not:

  • I waited at home all evening in the fond hope that he might call.

• 2 having feelings of affection for someone or something, or having a liking for an activity:

  • I’m really fond of my aunt and enjoy seeing her.

  • She had fond memories of her childhood.

  • Charles is fond of driving, so I’m happy just to be a passenger.