fondly

[fond-lee]

adverb

1. in a fond manner; lovingly or affectionately.

   He looked fondly at his child.

2. Archaic.,  with complacent credulity; foolishly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fondly¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; fond ¹ + -ly

Example Sentences

All involved say they look back fondly on the production and praise its impact in helping the club reach new groups of supporters.

From BBC

He will be remembered fondly in the game and the positive impact he had on the people he worked with will remain for a long time.

From BBC

She is one of hundreds of babies Carol has looked after during her career, but she still remembers her fondly - as it took Leah's mum two months to decide on a name.

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And in a case of art fondly imitating life, Roker’s Al Hunter is a local weatherman with a penchant for dad jokes.

From Los Angeles Times

An actor himself, Devnarain fondly remembered Nyembe's glory years, saying how "welcoming and warm" she had been towards him as a young artist.

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