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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But he remembers doing so quite fondly in “A Gorilla Story,” a memoir of sorts, as well as a status report on the great apes of East Africa, still endangered, always terrifying.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Maryanne MacDonald fondly recalled her years there—hiking, classes and campus social life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The zoo said they will be "fondly remembered" by staff and visitors.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Schofield’s friends remembered her fondly, leaving tributes on Instagram over the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Both men looked fondly down at the new Viking.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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