expression, adverb
affectionately; tenderly; lovingly
A fixed adverbial expression meaning 'not with dislike' → 'with fondness'. Often used to describe a gentle, warm attitude toward someone or something. Slightly literary or old-fashioned; in modern casual speech, 優しく or 愛情を込めて is more common.
祖母は孫たちを憎からず見守っていた。
The grandmother watched over her grandchildren affectionately.
彼は憎からず彼女の手を握った。
He tenderly held her hand.