innocently

Definitions

In a manner free from guilt, sin, or moral wrong.

In a way that shows a lack of guile, sophistication, or awareness of evil.

Without harmful intent or malicious purpose.

Examples

She looked at him innocently, pretending she had no idea why the vase was broken.

The child smiled innocently as he asked his mother where babies come from.

Synonyms

guiltlessly naively artlessly unsuspectingly purely harmlessly simply

Antonyms

guiltily cunningly maliciously deceitfully knowingly wickedly slyly