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fonder

 

[ ˈfɒndər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional connection

The term 'fonder' is the comparative form of 'fond', used to describe a greater affection or liking for someone or something. It conveys a deeper emotional attachment or warmth compared to the base adjective.

Synonyms

affectionate, attached, loving.

Examples of usage

  • She is fonder of her childhood memories than she realizes.
  • I find myself fonder of my hometown each year.
  • He grew fonder of his pet as they spent more time together.

Translations

Translations of the word "fonder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fundador

🇮🇳 संस्थापक

🇩🇪 Gründer

🇮🇩 pendiri

🇺🇦 засновник

🇵🇱 założyciel

🇯🇵 創設者

🇫🇷 fondateur

🇪🇸 fundador

🇹🇷 kurucu

🇰🇷 창립자

🇸🇦 مؤسس

🇨🇿 zakladatel

🇸🇰 zakladateľ

🇨🇳 创始人

🇸🇮 ustanovitelj

🇮🇸 stofnandi

🇰🇿 негізін қалаушы

🇬🇪 ფუძემდებელი

🇦🇿 əsas qoyucu

🇲🇽 fundador

Etymology

The word 'fonder' comes from the Middle English 'fond', which means 'foolish' or 'simple-minded', derived from the Old French 'fonde', meaning 'to be foolish'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent affection and tenderness. The comparative form 'fonder' emerged in the early 18th century as speakers began to use it to describe a greater degree of fondness, emphasizing emotional connections with people, animals, and memories. Its usage reflects the nuances of human relationships, showing how feelings can deepen over time.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,873 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.