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fond of

ADJECTIVE

fascinated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorbed aroused delighted enamored enchanted enthralled excited intoxicated mesmerized thrilled

STRONG

attracted beguiled bewitched charmed dazzled engrossed enraptured enticed entranced hypnotized infatuated overpowered seduced sent smitten tantalized titillated transfixed transported

WEAK

in love with sold on stuck on under a spell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bored indifferent unhappy

STRONG

disenchanted

WEAK

disenthralled disinterested repulsed tired uninterested

ADJECTIVE

keen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious ardent avid eager fervent fierce impatient intense

STRONG

alert animate animated devoted earnest intent interested spirited warm

WEAK

agog appetent athirst breathless dying to ebullient fervid gung-ho impassioned lively perfervid sprightly thirsty vehement vivacious zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic calm cool dispassionate indifferent unconcerned unenthusiastic

STRONG

lethargic

WEAK

reluctant uninterested

Example Sentences

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I feel like I’ve grown more fond of it now than I was when I first started.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Elma was fond of him and he was a source of support when she found she had cancer.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It’s frugality, yes, but it’s also a tiny self-imposed puzzle, one I’ve grown strangely fond of.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

If the bot is fond of the phrasing, it’s because humans are, too.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

They had shared some memorable adventures, and the children had become quite fond of him as well.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood