Fondly

/ˈfɒndli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a loving or affectionate manner.

She fondly remembered the summer days spent at her grandmother's house.

With kindness or warmth.

He spoke fondly of his childhood friends during the reunion.

With a desire or hope that may not be grounded in reality.

They fondly believed that they could complete the project in one week.

In a way that suggests affection or a strong positive feeling.

The teacher fondly regarded her students as the future leaders.

Middle English, from 'fonden', meaning having a strong liking or affection.

fondly remember

to recall a memory with affection

fondly hope

to wish or desire strongly in a loving way

think fondly of

to regard someone or something with fondness

fond

having an affection or liking for someone or something

fondness

a feeling of affection or liking

to have a crush or strong affection for someone

He's been fondly crushing on her for months.

to feel nostalgic or sentimental about something

We fondly vibed over our high school days.