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fond
Adjective
This word carries a warmth that is softer and more enduring than passion or intense love. It suggests a gentle, long-term attachment often rooted in nostalgia, habit, or a deep sense of comfort. It is frequently used to describe a tender affection for people, pets, or specific memories. In a different sense, it can describe a mistaken or overly optimistic belief. When someone is fond of an idea, it implies a certain blindness or naive hope, suggesting that the belief is unrealistic or based on a desire for something to be true rather than on evidence.