The background design in lace-making.
"The intricate fond on the vintage doily formed a delicate pattern of tiny flowers around the edge."
"They shared some fond moments while waiting for their coffee to brew."
To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
"The old man was so fond of his shiny new toy car that he would carry it everywhere in his pocket."
In plain English: To fond is to touch something gently and lovingly, usually with your hand.
"She is fond of spending her weekends reading books in the garden."
having or displaying warmth or affection
"affectionate children"
"a fond embrace"
"fond of his nephew"
"a tender glance"
Having a liking or affection (for).
"My grandmother was very fond of telling me stories about her childhood adventures."
In plain English: Fond means having warm feelings of affection for someone or something you care about deeply.
"She has always been fond of her grandmother's old recipes."
Usage: Use the adjective form when describing someone's warm attachment toward another person or thing. Do not confuse this with "fondle," which means to touch gently and caress, as they describe different actions entirely.
The word fond comes from the Middle English verb fennen, which meant "to be foolish" or "dote." Over time, its meaning shifted in English to describe something cherished rather than someone lacking sense.