fond fond /ˈfɑːnd/

adjective

1. () Having or displaying warmth or affection  ( lovesome , affectionate , tender , fond )
   having or displaying warmth or affection
    Affectionate children
   affectionate children
    A fond embrace
   a fond embrace
    Fond of his nephew
   fond of his nephew
    A tender glance
   a tender glance
   
2. () (followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for  ( partial , fond )
   (followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for
    Fond of chocolate
   fond of chocolate
    Partial to horror movies
   partial to horror movies
   
3. () Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent  ( adoring , doting , fond )
   extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
    Adoring grandparents
   adoring grandparents
    Deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain
   deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain
    Hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
   hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
   
4. Absurd or silly because unlikely  ( fond )
   absurd or silly because unlikely
    Fond hopes of becoming President
   fond hopes of becoming President
    Fond fancies
   fond fancies