Innocently: meaning, definitions and examples

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innocently

[ ˈɪn.ə.sənt.li ]

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used in a sentence

In a way that shows you are not guilty of a particular crime or wrongdoing.

Synonyms

blamelessly, guiltlessly

Examples of usage

He pleaded innocently, insisting he had not stolen the money.
She looked up at him innocently, her big brown eyes wide with wonder.

Translations

Translations of the word "innocently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inocentemente

🇮🇳 मासूमियत से

🇩🇪 unschuldig

🇮🇩 dengan polos

🇺🇦 невинно

🇵🇱 niewinnie

🇯🇵 無邪気に (むじゃきに)

🇫🇷 innocemment

🇪🇸 inocentemente

🇹🇷 masumca

🇰🇷 순진하게

🇸🇦 ببراءة

🇨🇿 nevinně

🇸🇰 nevinně

🇨🇳 无辜地 (wúgū de)

🇸🇮 nedolžno

🇮🇸 sakleysislega

🇰🇿 кінәсіз

🇬🇪 უდანაშაულოდ

🇦🇿 günahsızcasına

🇲🇽 inocentemente

Word origin

The word 'innocently' originated from the Middle English word 'innocentli', which is a combination of 'innocent' and the suffix '-li' indicating manner or condition. The term has been in use since the 14th century, evolving over time to its current form. 'Innocently' is derived from the Latin word 'innocentem', meaning 'harmless' or 'guiltless'. The concept of innocence has been a central theme in literature, philosophy, and law throughout history.