fondly

Definition

  • adverb: in a loving way
  • adverb: in a foolish manner
  • synonyms: affectionately, foolishly, tenderly

Examples

  • He 'fondly' [='foolishly'] imagines that his plan will be a success.

  • She speaks 'fondly' [='affectionately'] of you.

  • She remembers their time together 'fondly'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) What kind of hell would that be? Administering insulin. a.m. How often? Five times a week for weeks. John always spoke so fondly of being here at Princeton. Hansen is running the department now. So he keeps reminding us, and reminding us. Yeah. (..)
    2001 A Beautiful Mind