fond

• Drückt ein Gefühl der Zuneigung, Sympathie oder liebevollen Verbundenheit gegenüber jemandem oder etwas aus; auch: zärtlich, liebevoll.

Describes a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something.

1. Having affection or likingA2formal

   Feeling or showing affection, liking, or tenderness for someone or something.

   Zuneigung empfindend

   • She is very fond of her grandmother.
   • He grew fond of the little puppy.
   • They are fond of spending time together.

   Synonymeaffectionatecaringdevoteddotinglovingtenderwarm

   Antonymeantipatheticaversecoldhostileindifferentunsympathetic

2. Foolishly hopeful or naiveB2formal

   Having hopes or dreams that are unrealistic or overly optimistic.

   Naiv-optimistisch

   • He had fond hopes of becoming a famous actor overnight.
   • She cherished fond dreams of a perfect life.
   • His fond belief that everything would work out was soon shattered.

   Synonymefoolishnaivequixoticunrealisticwishful