fondly

• Advérbio que significa 'com carinho, ternura ou afeto'. Usado para descrever ações feitas com amor, afeição ou 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.

   Com carinho

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

   Sinônimosadoringlyaffectionatelydearlyendearinglykindlylovinglytenderlywarmly

   Antônimoscoldlycoollyhostilelyindifferentlyresentfully

2. In a hopeful but unrealistic wayB2formal

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

   Com esperança ingênua

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

   Sinônimoscredulouslyfoolishlynaivelyoptimisticallyvainlywishfully