fondly
adverb /ˈfɒndli/
/ˈfɑːndli/
- in a way that shows love synonym affectionately
- He looked at her fondly.
- I fondly remember my first job as a reporter.
- She is still fondly remembered by her former students.
- in a way that shows hope that is not reasonable or realistic
- I fondly imagined that you cared for me.