fondly

• Adverbe signifiant 'avec tendresse ou affection'. Utilisé pour décrire des actions accomplies avec amour, chaleur ou nostalgie.

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.

   avec tendresse/affection

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

   Synonymesadoringlyaffectionatelydearlyendearinglykindlylovinglytenderlywarmly

   Antonymescoldlycoollyhostilelyindifferentlyresentfully

2. In a hopeful but unrealistic wayB2formal

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

   en nourrissant un espoir irréaliste

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

   Synonymescredulouslyfoolishlynaivelyoptimisticallyvainlywishfully