fondly

[fond-lee] / ˈfɒnd li /

ADVERB

dearly

Synonyms

STRONG

affectionately

WEAK

devotedly tenderly yearningly

Antonyms

WEAK

hatefully

ADVERB

lovingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiringly affectionately earnestly longingly passionately respectfully reverently thoughtfully warmly zealously

WEAK

adoringly appreciatively ardently attentively considerately devotedly dotingly endearingly enrapturedly fervently generously impassionedly kindly loyally rapturously yearningly

ADVERB

tenderly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionately

WEAK

adoringly

Example Sentences

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They spoke fondly of Fawcett, who died of cancer in 2009.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Maryanne MacDonald fondly recalled her years there—hiking, classes and campus social life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It's not a game England fans remember too fondly, but can you pick out the players who started the match?

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The pair are remembered fondly by former tutors, including Bethany Thomas, who teaches psychology and sociology.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

She gazed fondly through the door at her fine kitchen.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck