fond of

idiom

1
: having a liking for or love of (someone or something) : doing (something) a lot
I'm fond of skiing.
She grew quite fond of him.
2
: doing (something) a lot
She's fond of asking silly questions.

Examples of fond of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But the pleasure of extra time spent around this group of improbably brilliant, low-fi sleuths — Rose busts out a magnifying glass at one point, while Hardy is fond of quoting 1930s armchair detective hero Nero Wolfe — more than justifies any unnecessary twists to the main story. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025 Some of the scents that pets are not fond of are citrus, coffee, vinegar, spices, and coffee. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025 Jimmy Kimmel isn't fond of the Manning brothers' musical escapades. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2025 Prince, Madonna, ‘Miami Vice’ types Mr. Brienza grew up in Campobasso in southern Italy and was fond of night life from an early age. Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fond of

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!