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Definition fondly in British English

fondly adverb

adverb
/ˈfɒndli/
1

in a way that shows that you like and care about someone

Example

She smiled fondly at her brother and his wife.

Synonyms and related words
loving affectionate fond
1.1

with positive or happy feelings

Example

He is fondly remembered as a wonderful teacher.

Example

Dave still speaks fondly of his days as a footballer.

Synonyms and related words
happy glad alive
2

in a way that is not sensible because what you hope or believe is unlikely to be true

Example

His parents fondly imagined that he would continue the family business.

Synonyms and related words
unreasonable wrong extreme
Definition fondly in British English