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guilelessly
This adverb describes a state of transparency and innocence, often suggesting a lack of social sophistication or a childlike inability to manipulate others. It carries a strongly positive connotation of purity and sincerity, though in certain cynical contexts, it can imply a naive vulnerability to the deception of others.
Because it is derived from the noun "guile" (meaning sly or cunning intelligence), the word functions as a negation of deceit. It is typically used in literary or formal descriptions of character and behavior rather than in casual, everyday conversation.
Meanings
Examples
She smiled guilelessly at the stranger, trusting him completely.
She smiled guilelessly at the stranger, trusting him completely.
The young squire spoke guilelessly of his dreams to become a knight.
He admitted his mistake guilelessly, without any attempt to shift the blame.
The child looked up guilelessly and asked if the moon followed them home.
She wondered guilelessly why everyone was whispering behind her back.
I have never seen anyone express their love so guilelessly.