innocently
IH-nuh-suhnt-lee
Innocently (adv) means In a way that shows no guilt or harmful intent. Example: “She innocently asked why everyone had gone quiet.”
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In a way that shows no guilt or harmful intent.
"She innocently asked why everyone had gone quiet."
"He innocently walked into a conversation he had no idea was so tense."
How to use innocently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing or saying something without meaning any harm.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more innocently
- Superlative
- most innocently
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Etymology
Built from innocent plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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Rhymes for innocently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
decently
currently
fervently
patiently
evidently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “innocently” mean?
The word “innocently” means in a way that shows no guilt or harmful intent. In plain terms, doing or saying something without meaning any harm.
How do you pronounce “innocently”?
“Innocently” is pronounced IH-nuh-suhnt-lee (/ˈɪnəsəntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “innocently” in a sentence?
Here is “innocently” used in a sentence: “She innocently asked why everyone had gone quiet.”
What is the opposite of “innocently”?
The opposite of “innocently” — its antonyms — is guiltily.
What part of speech is “innocently”?
“Innocently” is an adverb.
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