1
as in sincerely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
"You look nice," she commented innocently
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2
as in chastely
with purity of thought and deed
very young children approach the world so innocently
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innocently
Adverb
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Jokes aside, Lyonne sincerely wants to do more movies.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025 -
But what’s been so amazing is finding that there are so many people in our cities who sincerely want to connect and give back.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Adverb
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This intensive research helps weed out goals that are genuinely unrealistic or, while ambitious, are already being solved by the market.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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However, individuals who genuinely fear returning to Venezuela due to political persecution or violence have a solid basis for seeking asylum.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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In this way, a fence was erected, but purely for certain people.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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From a purely environmental perspective, subnational governments and governors must balance competing interests that do not always align with environmentalists’ ideals.—
Mary Nichols,
The Conversation,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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Note that yogurt can still be enjoyed past the sell-by and use-by dates if stored properly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The Dyneema Composite Fabric 8 (DCF 8) tub floor extends 9 inches (23 cm) in height to better protect from blowing rain and ground water, while the properly tiny holes of the no-see-um mesh keep even minuscule gnats and biting midges out while letting air circulate freely.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 May 2025
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“Innocently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocently. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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