Synonyms for

Fondly

Verb / ˈfɑ:ndli: / Another word for fondly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

with affection or liking

Synonyms & similar words

lovingly affectionately lovingly tenderly fond warmly devotedly endearingly adoringly cherishingly doting sympathetically compassionately considerately thoughtfully kindly gentle softly fondlingly caressingly embracingly

Synonyms by register

Formal

affectionately tenderly lovingly warmly

Informal

sweetly happily cheerfully with love

Literary

devotedly ardently cherishingly

Antonyms

unfavorably disapprovingly coldly hostilely negatively scornfully contemptuously

Common collocations

  • remember fondly
  • think fondly of
  • look back fondly
  • miss fondly
  • cherish fondly
  • hold fondly
  • speak fondly

Word family

noun fondness
adjective fond

Usage note

Fondly typically describes a warm and affectionate feeling, often associated with memories or people. It is generally used in a positive context.

Example sentences

  1. She hugged her teddy bear fondly.
  2. He smiled fondly at his grandmother.
  3. The mother looked fondly at her sleeping baby.
  4. The dog licked its owner's hand fondly.
  5. The couple gazed fondly into each other's eyes.

Quotes

  • "I remember him fondly, but that doesn't mean I want to see him again." - Liane Moriarty
  • "I always remember my childhood fondly; I had a lot of love in my family." - Catherine Zeta-Jones
  • "I remember my youth and the feeling that will never come back anymore - the feeling that I could last forever, outlast the sea, the earth, and all men." - Joseph Conrad

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