fondly [fond-lee] ExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for fondly on Thesaurus.com adverb
- in a fond manner; lovingly or affectionately: He looked fondly at his child.
- Archaic. with complacent credulity; foolishly.
Origin of fondly Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at fond1, -ly Related Words for fondly warmly, passionately, respectfully, zealously, earnestly, reverently, longingly, affectionately, admiringly, fondly, generously, kindly, loyally, adoringly, appreciatively, ardently, attentively, considerately, devotedly, endearingly Examples from the Web for fondly Contemporary Examples of fondly
Fondly nicknamed “the Worst Boy In Town,” Penrod is conniving but not clever, wicked but rarely cruel.
American Dreams, 1914: Penrod by Booth Tarkington
Nathaniel Rich
February 27, 2014
The Allens really were invited by Mrs. Reagan to that state dinner, a memory they fondly recounted in the Post article.
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Kevin Fallon
August 16, 2013
Latifah fondly remembers chastising other girls in high school when they got into fights over the simple things like boys.
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Allison Samuels
October 7, 2012
That’s a legacy for which they will be fondly remembered by almost all.
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Mark McKinnon
August 30, 2012
Jerry Mersa, a plump 38-year-old, remembers Taylor fondly as a president who gave the common man a sense of dignity.
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Clair MacDougall
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Historical Examples of fondly
He fondly imagined that they were cursing hard, if not loud.
Joseph A. Altsheler
You are susceptible, imaginative; do not demand too much, or dream too fondly.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
She wanted to put her arms round her, and say fondly, “Never mind!”
Alice Brown
He was still holding Casanova’s hands, and he pressed them fondly.
Arthur Schnitzler
She stooped to kiss the child, and fondly clasped her arm round his neck.
Anne Bronte
Word Origin and History for fondly adj.
mid-14c., “foolishly,” from fond + -ly (2). Meaning “affectionately” is from 1590s.