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overfond
/ ˌəʊvəˈfɒnd /
adjective
- excessively keen (on)
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Example Sentences
At some level, I think it’s an only-child trait: Lacking sisters, brothers and, in my case, pets, we become overfond of our toys, develop excessive emotional attachment to the works of Beatrix Potter.
From New York Times
McGuire is overfond of similes; there are far too many “likes” in the novel.
From New York Times
“You’ve got a reputation for being overfond of killing,” someone said.
From Literature
Most media outlets do indeed list to the left, and they’re certainly not overfond of Trump.
From Washington Post
Benson is overfond of turgid passages wherein some character sits around thinking and praying, or praying and thinking, or merely thinking.
From Salon
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