(+ of) having an affection or liking for something specified
fond of music
(+ of) having an inclination or, predisposition, or appetite for something
fond of arguing
affectionate; loving
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
foolishly tender; indulgent
She was completely spoilt by a fond mother
cherished
He saw his fondest hopes dashed
foolish; naive
I started out on this in the fond belief that one of you would help me
fondly adv
fondness noun
[Middle English, from fonne fool; earlier history unknown]