fond

• (s) having or displaying warmth or affection
  • affectionate children
  • a fond embrace
  • fond of his nephew
  • a tender glance
  • a warm embrace
  affectionate, lovesome, tender, warm,
• (s) extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
  • adoring grandparents
  • deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain
  • hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
  doting, adoring,
• (s) (followed by "of" or "to") having a strong preference or liking for
  • fond of chocolate
  • partial to horror movies
  partial,
• (s) absurd or silly because unlikely
  • fond hopes of becoming President
  • fond fancies

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