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 …

—Annie Dillard

Examples of fondly in a Sentence

She remembers their time together fondly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Javits, who dreamed of becoming a doctor, was remembered fondly Monday when his fellow students staged a walkout and spoke out about bullying and gun violence. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

The couple has kept things relatively quiet over the years, making the occasional public appearance and speaking fondly of one another in interviews. — Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 30 Oct. 2026

Emma has also spoken fondly about growing up with the Academy Award winner. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026

Despite an underwhelming box office performance, Hercules remains widely cherished nearly three decades later, with zillennials fondly rewatching the flick for nostalgia vibes while today’s kids discover it on Disney+. — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1