Synonyms of innocently

innocently

adverb

1

as in sincerely

without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration

"You look nice," she commented innocently

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sincerely
• openly
• genuinely
• naively
• casually
• ingenuously
• freely
• naturally
• simply
• honestly
• guilelessly
• unaffectedly
• unpretentiously
• artlessly
• unfeignedly
• truly
• nonchalantly
• frankly
• coolly
• candidly
• informally
• unceremoniously
• matter-of-factly
• openheartedly
• relaxedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• artificially
• unnaturally
• hypocritically
• falsely
• pretentiously
• insincerely
• affectedly
• deceptively
• artfully
• dishonestly
• deceitfully
• slyly
• sharply
• furtively
• cunningly
• deviously
• cannily
• insidiously
• craftily
• archly
• slickly
• underhanded
• calculatingly
• unctuously
• flatteringly
• underhandedly
• shiftily
• underhand
• sycophantically

2

as in chastely

with purity of thought and deed

very young children approach the world so innocently

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chastely
• purely
• properly
• morally
• virtuously
• righteously
• modestly
• decorously
• decently
• primly
• prudishly
• priggishly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wickedly
• evilly
• sinfully
• immorally
• vulgarly
• indecently
• obscenely
• lasciviously
• lewdly
• impurely
• lustfully

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of innocently

Widowed and nearing 60, Tony enjoys a quiet but contented routine, suddenly injected with anxiety when, during the school day, one of his young pupils innocently notes that his right hand looks frozen. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Homer, of course, is perhaps the most lovable dimwit ever created, and his dynamic with Bart — the quick-to-anger suburban dad, the innocently mischievous adolescent son — is pure Americana. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026

The Network Started With A Missing File The origins of the incident started innocently. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

It was innocently posted by motorsports reporter Cole Cusumano, who was there covering the race. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

The deciding goal started innocently enough on a Marcel Sabitzer corner kick, albeit after the World Cup’s still-odd hydration breaks. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

The play started innocently enough with Tab Ramos bouncing a one-hop pass to Paul Caligiuri, who played the ball off his chest 40 yards from goal. — Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026

There’s a particularly tragic scene where Natalia, lured on holiday by Elsa, spots a small child innocently giggling at the table across from her at dinner. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026