Adjective
1. having or displaying warmth or affection;
"affectionate children""caring parents""a fond embrace""fond of his nephew""a tender glance""a warm embrace"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"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"