fondly

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'mit Zuneigung oder Sympathie'. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die mit Liebe, Wärme oder Nostalgie ausgeführt werden.

An adverb meaning 'with affection or liking.' It is used to describe actions performed in a loving, tender, or nostalgic manner.

1. With affection or likingB1formal

   In a way that shows love, care, or warm feelings.

   Mit Zuneigung

   • She smiled fondly at her childhood photographs.
   • He spoke fondly of his grandmother.
   • They remembered their trip to Paris fondly.

   Synonymeadoringlyaffectionatelydearlyendearinglykindlylovinglytenderlywarmly

   Antonymecoldlycoollyhostilelyindifferentlyresentfully

2. In a hopeful but unrealistic wayB2formal

   In a way that is based on hope rather than reality.

   Hoffnungsvoll-naiv

   • He fondly believed that everything would work out.
   • She fondly imagined that he would change his mind.
   • They fondly hoped for a miracle.

   Synonymecredulouslyfoolishlynaivelyoptimisticallyvainlywishfully