fondly
/ˈfɑndli/
adverb
- In a way that shows love, affection, or warm feelings.
- She smiled fondly at the old photograph of her grandparents.
- He spoke fondly of his childhood summers at the lake.
- The teacher remembered her students fondly years after they graduated.
- In a hopeful but unrealistic way; naively.
- She fondly imagined that everyone would agree with her plan.
- They fondly believed the project would be finished in a week.
- He fondly thought his lost wallet would be returned untouched.