fond of
Having affection toward
Fond of means having affection or liking for someone or something: She's very fond of her nephew, I'm fond of old movies.
The phrase suggests warm attachment without intense passion—gentler than love, stronger than mere approval.
With activities, it indicates regular enjoyment: He's fond of taking long walks after dinner.
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- attachedJoined to another thing
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
- partialFavoring one side
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
enamored · crazy about · loving · tender · sweet on · smitten · head over heels · adoring · cherish · hold dear · sweet · warm · warm feelings · doting · infatuated · treasured · weakness · soft spot