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innocently
01
without any intention of breaking the law or causing trouble
Examples
He claimed he had acted innocently during the entire investigation.
The child explained innocently that he had taken the toy by mistake.
02
without being responsible for what happened, yet affected by it
Examples
He was shot while innocently walking past the building.
The woman was innocently sitting in her living room when the window shattered.
03
in a morally pure or untainted way, free from awareness of evil or wrongdoing
Examples
The children danced innocently around the bonfire.
She smiled innocently, not understanding the double meaning.
3.1
in a naive or overly trusting manner
Examples
He innocently believed the email was really from his boss.
She innocently clicked the link, not knowing it was a scam.
04
without intending harm or offense
Examples
My aunt innocently asked if I had failed the course.
He innocently repeated a joke that upset everyone.
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