fondly
Americanadverb
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in a fond manner; lovingly or affectionately.
He looked fondly at his child.
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Archaic. with complacent credulity; foolishly.
Etymology
Origin of fondly
Example Sentences
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Tonga Nolan grew up in a predominantly Black neighborhood on the north side of Baton Rouge and remembers it fondly as a tight-knit community.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Williams has said he fondly remembers his civics and French classes at North Hollywood High, but his time and passion were almost exclusively devoted to music.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
For us, it was almost 16 years ago, but we remember that early time fondly.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
It's not a game England fans remember too fondly, but can you pick out the players who started the match?
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
“You’re my clever boy,” she said fondly, giving Matt an extra slice of apple pie.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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