1. in a tender, affectionate, or loving manner
2. in a way that shows naive or foolish hope; with unrealistic optimism

Examples

• She fondly remembered her childhood summers at the lake.
• He looked fondly at the old photograph of his late wife.
• They fondly believed that everything would work out perfectly.
• The grandmother fondly hugged her grandchildren.
• He fondly imagined winning the lottery without buying a ticket.
• She spoke fondly of her former teacher.
• The couple fondly held hands as they walked through the park.