fondly

Meanings

• adjective

  Expressing or showing affection or love; dear; beloved.

  - "She speaks to him fondly."
  - "He has a fondly memory of his childhood."
  - "The old man looked fondly at his granddaughter."

• adverb

  With deep affection; lovingly.

  - "She sang fondly to her sleeping baby."
  - "He listened fondly to her stories."
  - "He looked fondly upon his family."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fondly
mildly , wildly , childly , guilty , brightly , lightly

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Variants

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fondly

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Etymology

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Old French fondel, from fond 'deep' + amour 'love'; akin to Dutch fond 'deeply' and German fond 'dearly, lovingly'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fondly' is related to the French word 'fond', meaning 'deep'.

2. In the 18th century, 'fondly' was often used to describe the deep emotional attachment between lovers.

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Related Concepts

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1. affection: A feeling of fondness or love towards someone or something.

2. nostalgia: A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.

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Culture

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Fondly is a term often used to express deep affection, love, or nostalgia. It can be used to describe how one feels towards someone or something, or how one speaks or behaves towards them. In literature, fondly is used to convey the emotional depth of characters and their relationships. For example, in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy speaks fondly of Elizabeth Bennet, expressing his deep love and admiration for her.

How to Memorize "fondly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heart filled with love and warmth when you think of the word 'fondly'. Visualize yourself expressing affection towards someone or something.
   - Visualize a scene where someone speaks fondly about a cherished memory.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fondly' with the feeling of warmth and love in your heart.
   - Associate the word 'fondly' with memories of happy times and cherished relationships.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a heart filled with love and labeled 'fondly'.
   - Remember the phrase 'Fondly means feeling love deeply'.

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