fondly

• Adverbio que significa 'con cariño o afecto'. Se usa para describir acciones realizadas con amor, calidez o nostalgia.

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.

   con cariño

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

   Sinónimosadoringlyaffectionatelydearlyendearinglykindlylovinglytenderlywarmly

   Antónimoscoldlycoollyhostilelyindifferentlyresentfully

2. In a hopeful but unrealistic wayB2formal

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

   con esperanza infundada

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

   Sinónimoscredulouslyfoolishlynaivelyoptimisticallyvainlywishfully