Antonyms for ingenuously


Grammar : Adv
Spell : in-jen-yoo-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdʒɛn yu əs


Definition of ingenuously

Origin :
  • 1590s, "noble in nature," from Latin ingenuus "with the virtues of freeborn people, of noble character, frank, upright, candid," originally "native, freeborn," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + gen-, root of gignere "beget, produce" (see genus). Sense of "artless, innocent" is 1670s, via evolution from "high-minded" to "honorably open, straightforward," to "innocently frank." Related: Ingenuously; ingenuousness.
  • As in openly : adv honestly
  • As in simply : adv plainly, clearly
  • As in sincerely : adv seriously, honestly
  • As in naively : adv childishly
Example sentences :
  • "The truth is, I don't know where to put them," ingenuously acknowledged Hurst.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • By what I have ingenuously told you, you may see who began this corruption.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Then, convincingly and ingenuously, I knew you loved me the moment we first met.
  • Extract from : « The Fifth String   » by John Philip Sousa
  • "To thank you for all your kindness to her," replied the lad, ingenuously.
  • Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton
  • "I fear so," answered Bertha, ingenuously, and yet blushing deeply.
  • Extract from : « Fairy Fingers » by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie
  • "I shall be delighted if I can be of any service to you," she said ingenuously.
  • Extract from : « The Silver Lining » by John Roussel
  • "My companion and I have fled the Gallic camp," responded Meroë ingenuously.
  • Extract from : « The Brass Bell » by Eugne Sue
  • He had related them to me clearly and ingenuously, and I had listened with interest.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Pool » by George Sand
  • "It is the first time I haven't got what I wanted," she said ingenuously.
  • Extract from : « The Californians » by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
  • Pray why, inquired Ralph ingenuously, did Darsie not come when she had the chance?
  • Extract from : « A College Girl » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

Synonyms for ingenuously

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