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fond
01
having a strong liking, preference, or affection for something or someone
Examples
She is very fond of chocolate and eats it every day.
02
feeling or showing emotional attachment or nostalgia toward a person or thing
Examples
Whenever she visited her grandparents ' house, she felt a warm sense of fond nostalgia, surrounded by familiar objects and family stories from years gone by.
03
excessively or foolishly loving, indulgent, or sentimental
Examples
She was fond of giving her pets lavish treats.
04
unrealistic, unlikely, or naive in belief or expectation
Examples
He was fond of thinking he could finish the project in one day.
