fondly

Fondly means feeling or showing affectionate attachment or warmth towards someone or something.

When we say that someone thinks fondly of their childhood memories, it usually means they look back on those times with a warm and loving feeling. They might remember happy moments with family or friends, or special places they used to visit. If you think fondly of your hometown, it's likely because you have fond memories of growing up there. People often use the word "fondly" in conversations about love, family, and nostalgia. For example, "I'll always think fondly of my grandma's cooking," or "She thinks fondly of her first vacation with her husband." In some cases, people might say they think fondly of a person even if they're no longer alive – it means their memory still brings them joy and warmth.