fondly

[ˈfɑːndli]

fondly Definition

• 1. in a way that shows love or affection
• 2. with a feeling of nostalgia or longing for something in the past

Using fondly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fondly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She looked fondly at her old photographs.

• Example

  He spoke fondly of his childhood memories.

• Example

  I remember those days fondly.

• Example

  She hugged him fondly before leaving.

fondly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fondly

• affectionately
• lovingly
• nostalgically
• longingly
• tenderly

Phrases with fondly

• remember fondly

  to recall a past event or person with affection or nostalgia

  Example

  I remember fondly the time we spent together in college.

• think fondly of

  to have positive and affectionate thoughts about someone or something from the past

  Example

  I still think fondly of my first car, even though it was old and beat-up.

• look back fondly

  to remember a past experience with pleasure and affection

  Example

  As I look back fondly on my childhood, I realize how lucky I was to have such a loving family.

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Summary: fondly in Brief

The adverb 'fondly' [ˈfɑːndli] describes an action done with love or affection, or a feeling of nostalgia or longing for something in the past. It is often used to describe memories or relationships, as in 'He spoke fondly of his childhood memories.' 'Fondly' can also be used in phrases like 'remember fondly,' 'think fondly of,' and 'look back fondly.'