fond
adj 1: having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate
children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond
of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"
[syn: {affectionate}, {caring}, {lovesome}, {tender},
{warm}]
2: extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring
grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting
husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a
fond mother" [syn: {adoring}, {doting}]
3: absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming
President"; "fond fancies"
4: (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or
liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror
movies" [syn: {fond(p)}, {partial(p)}]