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fondly

adverb as in dearly

adverb as in tenderly

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People there remember rather fondly the clandestine airdrops by the CIA during the 1980s.

In the film, his pals fondly recall the critic bringing through a carousel of unattractive women.

Fondly nicknamed “the Worst Boy In Town,” Penrod is conniving but not clever, wicked but rarely cruel.

Either fondly or with curses, it is a time to look back at a year grown familiar to us now.

What do we remember more fondly: Fantasia torching a rendition of “Summertime?”

So the twain walked on very lovingly together, Dorothy gazing sadly and fondly at every well-known object in her path.

Grace was sobbing hysterically, but Harriet, clasping her fondly in her arms, looked up at him.

Those boxes, which she had fondly hoped would never again leave Hartledon, unless it might be for sojourns in Park Lane!

"You have worked yourself up to a fine pass," said the doctor, patting the agitated girl fondly as she leaned against his knee.

Another time, dear Johannes—(she smiles very fondly at him as she goes out)—another time you must tell me—all.

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On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to fondly, such as: affectionately, devotedly, tenderly, and yearningly.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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