B2adverbemotionsrelationships
US/ˈfɑːnd.li/
UK/ˈfɒnd.li/
in a way that shows love or warm feelings, often when remembering something pleasant
In context
She fondly remembers the summers she spent at her grandmother's house.
He looked fondly at his daughter as she opened her gifts.
The old teacher is still fondly spoken of by his former students.
Words that go with fondly
adverb + verb
- fondly rememberMany people fondly remember their first job.
- fondly recallHe fondly recalls the town where he grew up.
verb + adverb
- speak fondly ofColleagues speak fondly of her kindness.
- smile fondlyShe smiled fondly at the old photograph.
- look fondly atThey looked fondly at their sleeping baby.
adverb + adjective
- fondly known asThe old bridge is fondly known as the Iron Lady.