Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
innocently
Adverb
/ˈɪnəsəntli/
Definition
In a manner that is free from guilt or wrongdoing.
Examples
- She smiled innocently, unaware of the misunderstanding between them.
- The child asked innocently why the sky was blue.
- He innocently claimed that he had no idea about the plan.
Meaning
The adverb ‘innocently’ describes actions or behaviors performed without malice or intention to harm. It suggests a state of purity, naivety, or lack of awareness of any wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- naively
- genuinely
- unintentionally
