In a fondling manner.

simple past tense and past participle of fondle

One who fondles.

(obsolete) A foolish person. / A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved.

present participle of fondle

The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.

comparative form of fond: more fond

An inn or hotel in a Spanish-speaking country.

A quay along an Italian waterway. / (music) An instrumental bass part that forms the basis of the melody, and against which other instruments provide harmony.

superlative form of fond: most fond