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