innocently
pronunciation
How to pronounce innocently in British English:
UK ['ɪnəsntlɪ]
How to pronounce innocently in American English:
US [ˈɪnəsəntlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a not unlawful manner
- in a naively innocent manner
Word Origin
- innocently (adv.)
- c. 1400, from innocent (adj.) + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. I remember asking , somewhat innocently .
- 2. She innocently thought was hers .
- 3. Michel innocently teaches her , and that knowledge could eventually save her life .
- 4. It was always the same old trick . Lucy , smiling innocently , would hold a football for charlie brown to kick .
- 5. Most americans innocently , or pridefully , assume that in fact most people around the world want to become americans , and would if they only had the chance .