fondly

adverb

«fondly» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a kind, loving way: She smiled fondly at the baby. tree →
Hopefully but wrongly; foolishly: He fondly believed he would win. tree →

In the lessons

In stories people remember someone «fondly» — with love and warm feelings, often someone who has passed away or moved. Phrases: «remember fondly», «look fondly at», «fondly known as».

Examples

Grandad looked fondly at the old photos. tree →
We remember our old dog fondly. tree →
The teacher was fondly known as «Mr B». tree →
She patted the horse fondly. tree →
He fondly hoped the homework would do itself. tree →
They speak fondly of their holiday by the sea. tree →

Note

Adverb from «fond» (liking someone: be fond of). Spelled with -ly. Often used for happy memories: «I remember it fondly».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «fondly» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«fondly» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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