FOND'LY, adverb 1. Foolishly; weakly; imprudently; with indiscreet affection. Fondly we think we merit honor then, When we but praise ourselves in other men. 2. With great or extreme affection. We fondly embrace those who are dear to us.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI