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.”

adv

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 notes

In plain EnglishDoing or saying something without meaning any harm.

more innocently comparative, most innocently superlative

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She _____ asked why everyone had gone quiet.

Built from innocent plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

guiltily

guiltily

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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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