fond

adjectives

having or displaying warmth or affection
"affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"
affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender, warm
is derived from
fondness
extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
"adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
adoring, doting, fond
is derived from
fondness
(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
"fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
fond, partial
is derived from
fondness
absurd or silly because unlikely
"fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies"
fond
is similar to
devoid of good sense or judgment
"foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision"
foolish