26984 words

innocently

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
in a way that means you are not guilty of a crime:

Examples:

He said he had obtained the television innocently, not knowing it had been stolen.
Is there any way their hands could have been innocently contaminated with the explosive?
2
in a way that does not involve doing anything wrong, or suggests you are not involved in doing anything wrong:

Examples:

Her relationship with a married colleague started innocently enough.
"Have I done something wrong?" she asked innocently.
3
without any knowledge of unpleasant or evil things in life:

Examples:

The boy had grown up innocently, an only child in an affluent suburban home.
They answer questions so innocently, with childlike candour.
4
in a way that is not intended to harm anyone:

Examples:

I just innocently asked if I could use his computer—I had no idea it would upset him.

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