overfond
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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 ● Dec. 18, 2020
She’s also overfond of showing us her ability to draw an extended leg back in toward herself, letting us know she’s playing with both balance and time.
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2016
The hero, a rancher named Jim Tyler, is a pleasure-loving lad, overfond of broncho-riding, cattle, land and oil.
From Time Magazine Archive
Leary is overfond of using the word "game" to put down the concerns men usually take seriously.
From Time Magazine Archive
"The Arryns must not be overfond of company. If you're planning to make us climb that mountain in the dark, I'd rather you kill me here."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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