Dictionary  fondPronunciation: (fond), [key] —adj., - er, -est. 1. having a liking or affection for (usually fol. by of): to be fond of animals. 2. loving; affectionate: to give someone a fond look. 3. excessively tender or overindulgent; doting: a fond parent. 4. cherished with strong or unreasoning feeling: to nourish fond hopes of becoming president. 5. Archaic.foolish or silly. 6. Archaic.foolishly credulous or trusting. fondPronunciation: (fond; Fr. fôn), [key] —n., —pl. fonds (fondz; Fr. fôn ). 1. a background or groundwork, esp. of lace. 2. Obs.fund; stock. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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