ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fondly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɑndli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Fondly is an adverb meaning In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.

Meaning

In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.

More Meanings

  1. (dated) Foolishly.

Example Sentences

"Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?" / I fondly ask.
He looked fondly at the pictures of his high-school friends.
[…] she fondly believes that ten millions of the free people of the Union will allow her and her seceding brethren to open and shut the portals of this mighty region at their pleasure.

Synonyms for fondly

Depending on context, synonyms include lovingly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lovingly, affectionately, fondlingly, affectedly, affectionally, tenderfully.

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