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fondly

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/ˈfɒndli/ · fond-ly

In a way that shows love or affection.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a way that shows love or affection.

ایک طریقے سے جو محبت یا محبت کی عکاسی کرتا ہو۔

محبت سے

mohabbat se

Formal: نرمی سے

Synonyms

affectionatelytenderlylovinglyمحبت سےعشق سےپیار سے

Antonyms

coldlyindifferentlydispassionatelyٹھنڈابے پرواہبے حس

Common Collocations

  • fondly remember
  • fondly affection
  • speak fondly

Example Sentences

She fondly remembered her childhood days.

اس نے اپنے بچپن کے دن محبت سے یاد کیے۔

Us ne apne bachpan ke din mohabbat se yaad kiye.

He looked at her fondly, admiring her beauty.

اس نے اسے محبت سے دیکھا، اس کی خوبصورتی کی تعریف کرتے ہوئے۔

Us ne use mohabbat se dekha, us ki khoobsurati ki tareef karte hue.

They spoke fondly of their shared memories.

انہوں نے اپنے مشترکہ یادوں کے بارے میں محبت سے بات کی۔

Unhon ne apne mushtarka yaadon ke bare mein mohabbat se baat ki.

Easily Confused With

fondant:Fondly expresses affection while fondant refers to a type of icing used in cakes.

Word Family

fond
adjectiveمحبت کرنے والا
fondness
nounمحبت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'fond' as the root of fondly, reminding you of feelings of love.

Imagine a parent kissing a child to represent fond affection.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت سے جو بات کیجیے، وہ بات اور ہے

Mohabbat se jo baat kijiye, woh baat aur hai

The words spoken with love have a different depth.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محبت میں کمی نہیں ہونی چاہیے

Mohabbat mein kami nahin honi chahiye

There should be no decrease in love.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "fonda" — to have an affection or desire for someone

First known use: 15th century

The word 'fondly' comes from the Old English 'fonda,' which meant to have a strong affection for someone. Over time, it evolved to become an adverb describing actions done with warmth and affection.