artlessly
1
6.7
- adverb
- /ˈɑrtləsli/
:
ingenuamente
- She spoke artlessly about her childhood, sharing her experiences in a genuine way.
- so artlessly
Examples
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Savior was about to say something noncommercial but changed his mind and answered artlessly.
Blog text (3) -
The children painted artlessly, capturing their feelings with every stroke of the brush.
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Yet the two went artlessly well together and made a whole.
Fiction book (1996) -
It was herself she played, without subterfuge, almost artlessly.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Isn't that the most expensive restaurant in Paris?" Yael artlessly asked Lee Bloom.
Fiction book (1993) -
But of his involvement with Christianity, he more than once suggests that he "may be naive" in addressing the issue so artlessly and without agenda.
Blog text (19) -
This was often the best part of his day, sitting on the couch talking to her; she was so entertaining and honest, so artlessly herself, that he always felt cleansed and refreshed by her company.
Fiction book (2001) -
His artlessly sincere compliment made her smile and feel appreciated.
Synonyms
1
7.7
In an open and honest way that shows no hidden plan
1
7.4
In a way that shows someone is honest and does not try to trick people
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6.4
In a simple, modest way without trying to impress others
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6.5
In a modest way that does not draw attention
In a natural, simple way that does not seem planned
In a simple, honest way without trying to impress
In a sincere and honest way that shows true feeling
In a simple way without extra decoration
In a quiet way that does not get attention
Antonyms
How Natural
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word artlessly comes from artless, which once meant 'without art', and art here means 'skill' or 'craft', the same root you see in artist and artisan. So to act artlessly is to act simply and naturally, without tricks or trying to seem clever.