Definition of "fond" in Englisch

adjective

1. Having a liking or affection (for). [(chiefly) with of]

   • I am fond of this song!

2. Affectionate.

   • a fond farewell
   • a fond mother or wife

3. Indulgent, doting.

   • I have fond grandparents who spoil me.

4. Outlandish; foolish; silly.

   • Your fond dreams of flying to Jupiter have been quashed by the facts of reality.

5. (obsolete) Foolish; simple; weak.

6. (obsolete) Doted on; regarded with affection.

verb

1. (obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

2. (obsolete) To caress; to fondle.

noun

1. The background design in lace-making.

2. (cooking) Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.

   • He used the fond to make a classic French pan sauce.

3. (information science) A group of records having shared provenance.

4. (obsolete) Foundation; bottom; groundwork.

5. (obsolete) Fund, stock, or store.