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Meaning of fondly
The primary meaning of "fondly" is to feel or show love or affection.
Etymology of fondly
The word "fondly" originates from the Old French word "fonder," meaning to found or establish, but its modern sense is derived from the Middle English word "fond," meaning foolish or affectionate, which is related to the Old French word "enfant," meaning child, reflecting the idea of treating someone with the affection one would have for a child.
Synonyms
lovingly
tenderly
warmly
affectionately
dearly
kindly
gently
sweetly
softly
carefully
solicitously
considerately
thoughtfully
generously
liberally
openhandedly
openheartedly
unreservedly
ungrudgingly
willingly
eagerly
enthusiastically
ardently
passionately
devotedly
reverently
respectfully
admiringly
appreciatively
Definitions
- With love or affection, feeling a strong liking or affection for someone or something
- Remembering something or someone with pleasure, recalling a person, place, or experience with delight or nostalgia
Usage Examples
- She fondly remembered her childhood summers at the beach.
- He looked at his wife fondly, feeling grateful for their years together.
- The old professor spoke fondly of his time as a student, recalling the influential teachers who shaped his career.
Antonyms
coldly
indifferently
uncaringly
unkindly
harshly
brutally
roughly
coarsely
abrasively
gruffly
brusquely
curtly
abruptly
disdainfully
contemptuously
scornfully
disdainfully
dismissively
carelessly
thoughtlessly
heedlessly
negligently