fond

having or displaying warmth or affection

• “affectionate children”
• “caring parents”
• “a fond embrace”
• “fond of his nephew”
• “a tender glance”
• “a warm embrace”

extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

• “adoring grandparents”
• “deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain”
• “hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother”

absurd or silly because unlikely

• “fond hopes of becoming President”
• “fond fancies”

(followed by `of'' or `to'') having a strong preference or liking for

• “fond of chocolate”
• “partial to horror movies”