adv
fondly
FOND-lee
adv
1
In an affectionate or tender way.
"She spoke fondly of her years at university."
"He fondly recalled his grandfather's stories."
How to Use Fondly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTalking or thinking about something in a warm, affectionate way.
Common pairings
remember fondly
speak fondly of
fondly recall
Word Forms
more fondly comparative, most fondly superlative
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Etymology
From fond + -ly, following the shift of "fond" from meaning "foolish" to meaning "affectionate."