innocent — not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; harmless; lacking experience or knowledge of the world
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; harmless; lacking experience or knowledge of the world
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnəsənt/
Example Sentences
- He looked so innocent that even the strict teacher couldn't believe he started the food fight.
- The cat put on its most innocent expression after knocking over the expensive vase.
- She was innocent of any involvement in the scandal.
innocent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪnəsənt/]
not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; harmless; lacking experience or knowledge of the world
The innocent child gently offers a flower to a stray cat in the park.
An innocent child faces recent charges, but their decent heart shows through
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'innocens', which literally meant 'causing no harm' or 'not harming'. The term evolved to describe a pure, blameless state of being, comparable to an angelic innocence.
Breakdown
in- (not) + nocere (to harm) + -ent (adjective suffix), literally 'not harming' or 'harmless'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He looked so innocent that even the strict teacher couldn't believe he started the food fight.”
“The cat put on its most innocent expression after knocking over the expensive vase.”
“She was innocent of any involvement in the scandal.”
“My innocent question about his girlfriend accidentally revealed their secret breakup.”
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