ingenuously
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7.7
- adverb
- /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəsli/
:
ingenuamente
- The child told the story of his adventure ingenuously, capturing everyone's attention with his honesty.
The cruder is the appearance of this contest, which is either only for consciousness, or only ingenuously expressed by it.
- The cruder is the appearance of this contest, which is either only for consciousness, or only ingenuously expressed by it.
Examples
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During the interview, he responded to the questions ingenuously, revealing his true feelings without any pretense.
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She smiled at the audience and asked her question ingenuously, not trying to hide her curiosity.
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"The real estate agent was right there in the kitchen," he said ingenuously.
Fiction book (2000) -
"Valentine's Day is coming up," he said ingenuously.
Fiction book (2002) -
The world of intrigue was new and exciting to him; his assignment from Essex, he had said ingenuously, was his first.
Fiction book (1993) -
"Do you not find that surprising, Mr. Pryce?" Pitt asked as ingenuously as he could.
Fiction book (1993) -
"Christian said earnestly and a little ingenuously, "I am really astonished by the figures in the statistical report I showed you.
Fiction book (1990) -
And there they were, smiling ingenuously for the photographer, all frosty lips and big hair and bare shoulders.
Fiction book (1996) -
How are you?" Kathleen O'Neil had little alternative but to accept the introduction so ingenuously required, but she showed no disinclination.
Fiction book (1993) -
She watches him with a cool, detached gaze as he fumbles ingenuously.
Fiction book (1993)
Synonyms
303
1.6
To say or do things without hiding feelings
216
2.5
In a real and honest way, not pretending
182
1.3
In a truthful way that shows you mean what you say
152
1.0
In a way that shows true feelings without pretending
88
1.4
In a clear honest way, saying what you think
57
4.6
Completely and sincerely, with full support and no doubts
36
4.3
Directly and openly, without hiding or delay
28
2.6
In a way that shows no guilt or knowledge of something wrong
28
4.1
In an honest, direct way without hiding your true thoughts
20
3.9
In a serious and honest way that shows a strong wish
7
6.7
In a direct and honest way without hiding anything
1
7.4
In a way that shows someone is honest and does not try to trick people
1
6.7
In a simple honest way without trying to hide feelings
In a simple, honest way without trying to impress
In a natural, honest way without pretending or showing off
In a sincere and honest way that shows true feeling
In a complete and direct way, without any doubt
In a warm, honest way that shows real feeling
Antonyms
How Ingenuous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word ingenuously comes from the old Latin word ingenuus, meaning 'born free' and 'honest', and it is the same root as ingenuous. So, to act ingenuously is to behave 'open', 'honest', and 'innocent'.