noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

dunce, fool, clowner

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Example Sentences

Example:The teacher pointed out that Tom was a dunce in class.

Definition:A person who is considered to be extremely silly or foolish, especially in relation to intellectual matters.

From dunce

Example:He acted like a fool and no one took him seriously anymore.

Definition:Someone who behaves in a foolish and clumsy way; a ridiculous or silly person.

From fool

Example:The actor's performance was so bad that he ended up as a clowner in the play.

Definition:A person who is a source of unrefined or unprofessional humor, often perceived as demented or foolish.

From clowner