fond
//fɒnd//
Adjective
fondCanonical form
fonderComparative
fondestSuperlative
1
Having affection or liking for someone or something.
She is very fond of her grandmother.
2
Affectionate; loving; tender.
She gave him a fond smile.
3
(of hopes or beliefs) Naive or foolishly optimistic.
She had fond hopes that everything would work out perfectly.