adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

fondly

FOND-lee

Fondly (adv) means In an affectionate or tender way. Example: “She spoke fondly of her years at university.”

adv

In an affectionate or tender way.

"She spoke fondly of her years at university."

"He fondly recalled his grandfather's stories."

How to use fondly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTalking or thinking about something in a warm, affectionate way.

Common pairings

remember fondly speak fondly of fondly recall

more fondly comparative, most fondly superlative

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She spoke _____ of her years at university.

From fond + -ly, following the shift of "fond" from meaning "foolish" to meaning "affectionate."

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What does “fondly” mean?

The word “fondly” means in an affectionate or tender way. In plain terms, talking or thinking about something in a warm, affectionate way.

How do you pronounce “fondly”?

“Fondly” is pronounced FOND-lee (/ˈfɑndli/ in IPA).

How do you use “fondly” in a sentence?

Here is “fondly” used in a sentence: “She spoke fondly of her years at university.”

What part of speech is “fondly”?

“Fondly” is an adverb.

Is “fondly” a common word?

“Fondly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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