English Explanatory Dictionary

fondly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.
  2. Foolishly.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɑndli/ /ˈfɒndli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fondly.wav

Word forms

fondly more fondly most fondly

Etymology

From Middle English fondly, fondely, fonnedli, equivalent to fond + -ly.

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