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
  • While his fans were disappointed when his name was not included in the lineup announced on Good Morning America, the dancer responded positively when reacting to the news on Instagram.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Sticking with the weekly chart, here's another view showing how the recent comeback has started to positively influence SPOT's moving averages.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • Vanhée handled that dilemma confidently in her first collection, for the Fall 2015 season.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The period war epic, confidently backed for some $14 million, elegantly weaves three gay narratives from different periods that all elicit deep emotion.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of confidently
Adverb
  • Ervit Hernández Hernández, founder of Chima Cacao, smiles approvingly.
    — Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Jason looked on approvingly as Travis made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut back in March 2023.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of approvingly

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“Trustingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustingly. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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