fondly
adverb
fond·ly
ˈfän-(d)lē 
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 …—
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She remembers their time together fondly.
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Neal Riley, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
In the snap, the couple stood outside together, dressed in semi-formal attire, looking down fondly with bright smiles at the soon-to-be mom of two's baby bump.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
But a lot of folks fondly remember original Freight & Salvage, a more intimate and scruffy joint that was a beloved Berkeley jam spot.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Unless the first run ended prematurely and needs a fresh ending, series that are remembered fondly enough to spur revivals typically hold a special place in viewers’ hearts.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fondly
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“Fondly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondly. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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