1. Having or displaying warmth or affection
   "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew";
   - affectionate, lovesome [archaic], tender
    
2. (followed by ‘of’ or ‘to’) having a strong preference or liking for
   "fond of chocolate";
   - partial
    
3. Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
   "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother";
   - adoring, doting
    
4. Absurd or silly because unlikely
   "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies"

Derived forms: fonder, fondest

See also: daft [Brit, informal], dumb, foolish, imbecile, imbecilic, inclined, lovey-dovey [informal], loving, stupid

Encyclopedia: Fond