əˈfɛkʃənət ˈpɑɹʃəl ˈpɑːʃəl (followed by ‘of’ or ‘to’) having a strong preference or liking for fond of chocolate partial to horror movies extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent adoring grandparents deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother having or displaying warmth or affection affectionate children a fond embrace fond of his nephew a tender glance absurd or silly because unlikely fond hopes of becoming President fond fancies