fond
adjectiveUK /fɒnd/
US /fɑːnd/
Liking someone or something very much.
She is fond of her little puppy.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Feeling love or affection for someone.
He gave his grandmother a fond hug.
3. Enjoying something or doing something often.
My brother is fond of playing chess.
4. Hoping for something good, often in a hopeful way.
She has fond hopes of winning the race.