fondly
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fond·ly

adverb \ˈfän-(d)lē\

Definition of FONDLY

1
archaic : in a foolish manner : foolishly
2
: in a fond manner : affectionately <spoke of her fondly>
3
: in a willingly credulous manner <it would stun, I fondly hoped, the reader — Annie Dillard>

Examples of FONDLY

  1. She remembers their time together fondly.

First Known Use of FONDLY

14th century

Rhymes with FONDLY

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