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
  • As for why the driver has not been publicly identified, Barnes said police have positively identified him.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That in-between space might hold the real reason many culture change initiatives never reach the people they are intended to positively affect.
    — Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • Some colleagues ask confidently for opportunities; others do valuable work with less visibility.
    — Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson confidently stressed this week that sacks of opposing quarterbacks will come.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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