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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Hutchinson played 200-plus games in the Championship, most notably for Sheffield Wednesday, where fans remember him fondly.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Freeman looks back fondly on their plane rides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Daniell fondly described his friend as “stand-up,” “caring,” and fiercely “loyal.”
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Ben Chen, 63, fondly recalls an encounter with mainland-Chinese classmates in Alaska in the late 1980s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Did you roll in something icky,” she said fondly, holding the creature up to her nose.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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