naively
Translation
naively, innocently, artlessly
Examples
She naively believed that he would return.
She naively believed that he would return.
He naively asked if the boss was married.
He naively asked if the boss was married.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) naively to do something naively She naively assumed everyone was honest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: innocently, simply, unsuspectingly; Antonyms: cynically, skeptically
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'naive' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This describes an action done in a 'naive' way. If you know 'naive', you know 'naively'.