fondly (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈfɒndli/
Definition
In a way that shows affection or love.
Examples
He spoke fondly of his grandmother, remembering her kindness.
She smiled fondly when she thought about their first date.
The children waved goodbye to their parents, who watched them fondly.
How to Use fondly
- fondly remember (collocation)
- To recall a memory with affection and pleasure. — "I fondly remember our trip to the mountains."
- fondly think of (collocation)
- To have pleasant and affectionate thoughts about someone or something. — "She fondly thinks of her old teacher who inspired her."
- fondly imagine (collocation)
- To imagine something in a hopeful or pleasant way, often unrealistically. — "He fondly imagined winning the lottery and buying a mansion."
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