fondly
adverb
fond·ly
ˈfän-(d)lē 
1
archaic
: in a foolish manner : foolishly
2
: in a fond manner : affectionately
spoke of her fondly
3
: in a willingly credulous manner
it would stun, I fondly hoped, the reader—
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She remembers their time together fondly.
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His loan from Manchester United didn’t take off, but here are grounds to remember him fondly.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The original Lilo & Stitch was a modest success, grossing $273 million worldwide, but fans look back on the film fondly—it’s beautifully animated, boasts unique character design, a good sense of humor, and depicts Hawaii as a lush, colorful paradise.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
While it's been decades since the Harry Potter film franchise came to an end, the original trio has only looked back fondly on their time in the wizarding world.
—Mekishana Pierre Updated, EW.com, 27 May 2025
While millennials fondly remember the film from childhood, new audiences are beginning to discover its charm.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The original Lilo & Stitch was a modest success, grossing $273 million worldwide, but fans look back on the film fondly—it’s beautifully animated, boasts unique character design, a good sense of humor, and depicts Hawaii as a lush, colorful paradise.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
While it's been decades since the Harry Potter film franchise came to an end, the original trio has only looked back fondly on their time in the wizarding world.
—Mekishana Pierre Updated, EW.com, 27 May 2025
While millennials fondly remember the film from childhood, new audiences are beginning to discover its charm.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 May 2025
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“Fondly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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