trustingly

adverb

Definition of trustinglynext
as in trustfully

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Recent Examples of trustingly Films of striking social relevance that never fall to polemic or sensationalism, but instead so trustingly fulfill their characters’ plight and courage. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustingly
  1. positively
  2. confidently
  3. approvingly
Adverb
  • At the same time, the flotsam also contributes positively to the knowledge of the ocean system’s function, thereby presenting possibilities for its salvation.
    — Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • Eight people in total were found inside, including six children believed to be between the ages of 5 and 15, according to Sparks, who said not all have been positively identified yet.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • In some markets, decisions were made quickly and confidently.
    — Jorge Couto, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Putin and his Kremlin oligarchs have confidently anticipated a crumbling of Western assistance for Ukraine.
    — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of confidently
Adverb
  • Jason looked on approvingly as Travis made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut back in March 2023.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • My father approvingly walked to the curb to examine Paul’s new BMW.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Definition of approvingly

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“Trustingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustingly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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