<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Having a liking or affection for (usually followed by of): to be fond of animals.</li><li>Loving; affectionate: to give someone a fond look.</li><li>Excessively tender or overindulgent; doting: a fond parent.</li><li>Cherished with strong or unreasoning feeling: to nourish fond hopes of becoming president.</li><li>Archaic: foolish or silly.</li><li>Archaic: foolishly credulous or trusting.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>