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

They were horrible, and as for “Babushkawoos”—well, that was what the Incorrigible children had called them, fondly and in friendship.

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She looked fondly at Penelope, and then turned to the children once more.

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Lady Constance cooed fondly and falsely over the children while her mother-in-law was watching, but that too changed the moment the lady was gone.

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"He's been incredibly struck by the number of people who fondly remember his mother's visit to this beautiful city."

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Newcastle may have been knocked out, on away goals, but fan Tony Waters still speaks fondly about this particular trip because of the reception locals gave the travelling support.

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