Synonyms for innocently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : in-uh-suhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn ə sənt


Définition of innocently

Origin :
  • c.1400, from innocent (adj.) + -ly (2).
  • adv without guilt
Example sentences :
  • "You first, professor," said Yates; and Tim innocently offered him the vessel.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • "I expect to be as gay as a cricket," returned Mrs. Blair, innocently.
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • "I've no one to teach me," said Betty, innocently phrasing a long-felt want.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • "He's an awfully good chap, you know," said Vernon innocently.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • “I wish you would tell me why you have come here,” I inquired, innocently.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • And then—that mystery of which Ruffo had innocently spoken that night.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • Is she not lovely, the dear little creature, sleeping so innocently?
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 6, 1880 » by Various
  • Every word she so innocently uttered cut him like a sharp sword.
  • Extract from : « Pretty Madcap Dorothy » by Laura Jean Libbey
  • She seemed all innocently unaware of his unconcealed disgust.
  • Extract from : « Once to Every Man » by Larry Evans
  • "Maybe they steal out on their tiptoes," said Joe, innocently.
  • Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever

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