fond

Adjective
  1. Having or displaying warmth or affection (synset 301467633)
    "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"
    similar to: loving - feeling or showing love and affection
    same as: affectionate, lovesome, tender
  2. Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent (synset 301467366)
    "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
    similar to: loving - feeling or showing love and affection
    same as: adoring, doting
  3. (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for (synset 301295806)
    "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
    similar to: inclined - (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
    same as: partial
  4. Absurd or silly because unlikely (synset 302582341)
    "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies"
    similar to: foolish - devoid of good sense or judgment

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