fondly

adverb fond·ly \ ˈfän-(d)lē \

|Updated on: 21 Jun 2018

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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

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Examples of fondly in a Sentence

She remembers their time together fondly.

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But age may have finally caught up with the man whose hallmark victory celebrations — swaying to music while seated on the goal's crossbar — would be fondly remembered for years.

— hemza hendawi, chicagotribune.com, "Chances of making history fading for Egypt keeper El Hadary," 16 June 2018
Two fondly remembered characters from the original, Edna Mode and Frozone, are back, but rather more briefly than before.

— todd mccarthy, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Incredibles 2': Film Review," 11 June 2018
Service to others Charlie Moore fondly remembers that back in Wisconsin years ago, neighbors were quick to help one another when services in rural areas were somewhat hard to come by.

— michael katz, idahostatesman, "He has 2 Purple Hearts but couldn't afford home repairs. Then help arrived - for free.," 9 June 2018
Hank will also be fondly remembered by his parents James (Lisa) Oyler and Nancy (Ray) Parkins; by his brothers Paul (Megan), Michael and Matthew, his sisters, Ashley (Matthew) Erdmann and Mary (Bryden) Feighery.

— orlando sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 6/3," 3 June 2018
Anything for you that stands out or will be remembered fondly?

— tim goodman, The Hollywood Reporter, "Critics' Conversation: Tim Goodman and Daniel Fienberg on "Powerful" 'Americans' Series Finale," 31 May 2018
Charles Goodhart, a professor at the London School of Economics, said the past two decades of central bank independence will probably be remembered fondly by monetary policy makers.

— amanda billner, Bloomberg.com, "Sweden's Finance Minister Wants Debate on Riksbank Independence," 27 May 2018
While Meghan will remember her former residences and friends from home fondly, her love for Harry surpasses them all.

— abby jones, Billboard, "Royal Wedding Playlist: Songs for Meghan & Harry," 18 May 2018
While representing the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, Hagi's club career is most fondly remembered for his time before and after Spain.

— SI.com, "World Cup Countdown: 6 Weeks to Go - Romania Make Last 8 Thanks to 'the Maradona of the Carpathians'," 13 May 2018

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