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fondly

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  1. 1. adv. Foolishly. Source: opted
  2. 2. adv. In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly. Source: opted
  3. 3. adv. with fondness; with love Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. Foolishly. [Archaic] Verstegan (1673). Make him speak fondly like a frantic man. Shak. 2. In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly. My heart, untarveled, fondly turns to thee. Goldsmith. Source: webster
  5. 5. r:100 r. with fondness; with love Source: ecdict

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