having or displaying warmth or affection; affectionate children; a fond embrace; fond of his nephew; a tender glance; a warm embrace

[ Syn: affectionate , lovesome , tender , warm ]

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 ]

(followed by `of or `to) having a strong preference or liking for; fond of chocolate; partial to horror movies

[ Syn: partial ]

absurd or silly because unlikely; fond hopes of becoming President; fond fancies'