Ingenuously: meaning, definitions and examples

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ingenuously

 

[ ɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

In an ingenuous manner means displaying a childlike simplicity and innocence. It suggests a straightforwardness that is free from deceit or guile.

Synonyms

artlessly, innocently, naively

Examples of usage

  • She spoke ingenuously about her dreams and aspirations.
  • His ingenuously expressed thoughts captivated the audience.
  • The child asked the question ingenuously, not realizing its implications.

Translations

Translations of the word "ingenuously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ingenuamente

🇮🇳 बेहद सरलता से

🇩🇪 naiv

🇮🇩 secara jujur

🇺🇦 наївно

🇵🇱 naiwnie

🇯🇵 無邪気に

🇫🇷 ingénument

🇪🇸 ingenuamente

🇹🇷 safça

🇰🇷 순수하게

🇸🇦 ببراءة

🇨🇿 naivně

🇸🇰 naivne

🇨🇳 天真无邪地

🇸🇮 naivno

🇮🇸 naível

🇰🇿 наивно

🇬🇪 ნათლად

🇦🇿 saf şəkildə

🇲🇽 ingenuamente

Etymology

The word 'ingenuously' derives from the Latin word 'ingenuus,' which means 'native, freeborn, or noble.' This Latin term is associated with qualities of honesty and innocence. The transition from Latin to English occurred through Old French, where 'ingénu' retained the notions of harmlessness and straightforwardness. Over time, the adverb 'ingenuously' evolved to characterize actions or speech that reflect a lack of deception, often associated with a genuine and sincere expression of thoughts or feelings. This development emphasizes the importance of authenticity in communication, which has remained valued in many cultures throughout history. The usage of 'ingenuously' in contemporary English often highlights a type of candor that can be refreshing or disarming, especially in complex social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,975 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.