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

Deignan looks back fondly on her achievements, keeping many of her medals in a wooden box at home, along with the famous cobble trophy from Roubaix on the mantlepiece.

From BBC

Then, in the new film, you tap into what audiences remember fondly and show off.

From Los Angeles Times

“His pioneering presence as a frontman and vocalist, both on stage and on our first two albums, will be very fondly remembered not just by us, but by fans around the world.”

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the headline-making clue and her loss, Ryan spoke fondly of her “fun” run on the show and said that everybody there was very welcoming.

From Los Angeles Times

Starmer and Trump spoke on the phone after the US election result, with Downing Street telling reporters they "fondly recalled" their dinner in September, as well as Trump's "connections and affinity" to the UK.

From BBC

Related Words

• admiringly
• affectionately
• earnestly
• longingly
• passionately
• respectfully
• reverently
• thoughtfully
• warmly
• zealously