fondly

Thân thiện

She smiled fondly at the old photograph.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a loving, affectionate, or tender manner: Expressing care, warmth, or fondness. 2. In a foolishly hopeful or indulgent way: With a naive or unrealistic sense of affection or optimism.

Usage

The adverb "fondly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It most commonly describes speaking, remembering, thinking, or looking at someone or something with affection.

Examples

• In a loving manner:

  • She smiled fondly at the old photograph.
  • He remembered his grandmother fondly.
  • The teacher spoke fondly of her former student's success.

• In a foolishly hopeful manner:

  • He fondly imagined he could finish the project in one day.
  • She fondly believed everything would work out on its own.

Advanced Usage

• "to remember someone fondly": To have warm, affectionate memories of someone.
  • Although they parted ways, he still remembered her fondly.

Variants and Related Words

• Fond (adjective): Having an affection or liking for.
  • He is fond of classical music.
• Fondness (noun): Affection or liking.
  • She has a great fondness for animals.

Synonyms

• Affectionately
• Tenderly
• Lovingly
• Warmly

Antonyms

• Coldly
• Harshly
• Indifferently

Idioms and Phrases

• To look back fondly (on something): To remember a past time or event with pleasure and affection.
  • They looked back fondly on their years at university.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with fondness; with love
   • she spoke to her children fondly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lovingly