fond

Adjective

• absurd or silly because unlikely
  • fond hopes of becoming President
    
  • fond fancies
    

• (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
  • fond of chocolate
    
  • partial to horror movies
    

• extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
  • adoring grandparents
    
  • deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain
    
  • hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
    

• having or displaying warmth or affection
  • affectionate children
    
  • a fond embrace
    
  • fond of his nephew
    
  • a tender glance
    
  • a warm embrace
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  fond(p) , partial(p) , adoring , doting , affectionate , lovesome , tender , warm