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Definition of fondly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

fondly

adverb
 
/ˈfɒndli/
 
/ˈfɑːndli/
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  1. in a way that shows love synonym affectionately
    • He looked at her fondly.
    • I fondly remember my first job as a reporter.
    • She is still fondly remembered by her former students.
  2. in a way that shows hope that is not reasonable or realistic
    • I fondly imagined that you cared for me.
See fondly in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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