fond ‧ ly /ˈfɒndli $ ˈfɑːndli/ BrE AmE adverb
1 . fondly imagine/believe/hope etc to believe something that is untrue, hope for something that will probably not happen etc:
Some people still fondly believe that modern science can solve all the world’s problems.
2 . in a way that shows you like someone very much SYN lovingly :
He turned to see her smiling fondly at him.