fondly
Translation
affectionately, lovingly
Examples
She smiled fondly at her grandchildren.
She smiled fondly at her grandchildren.
I fondly remember our holidays together.
I fondly remember our holidays together.
Grammar Patterns
modifies a verb to do sth. fondly She smiled fondly at him.
modifies a verb to fondly remember sth. I fondly remember my childhood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: affectionately, lovingly, dearly; Antonyms: coldly, harshly
Etymology
From the adjective 'fond' (having an affection for) plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
You do something 'fondly' when you are 'fond' of someone or something.