fondly
[adverb]
Synonyms:
- lovingly, affectionately, dearly, indulgently, possessively, tenderly, with affection
- foolishly, credulously, naively, stupidly, vainly

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fond‧ly /ˈfɒndli $ ˈfɑːndli/ adverb

1. fondly imagine/believe/hope etc to believe something that is untrue, hope for something that will probably not happen etc:
Some people still fondly believe that modern science can solve all the world’s problems.

2. in a way that shows you like someone very much Synonym : lovingly:
He turned to see her smiling fondly at him.

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