Antonyms for artlessly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ahrt-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑrt lɪs

Definition of artlessly

Origin : 1580s, "unskillful," from art (n.) + -less. Later also "uncultured" (1590s); then "unartificial, natural" (1670s) and "guileless, ingenuous" (1714). Related: Artlessly; artlessness.

As in naturally : adv as anticipated
As in openly : adv honestly
As in simply : adv plainly, clearly
As in crudely : adv clumsily

Example sentences :

Perhaps because she was so artlessly determined to please them.
Extract from : « The Elusive Pimpernel » by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

She said all this so openly, so artlessly, that I believed her.
Extract from : « Nearly Lost but Dearly Won » by Theodore P. Wilson

"Isn't it curious that you two brothers should have the same idea," said Phil artlessly.
Extract from : « Otherwise Phyllis » by Meredith Nicholson

And as that only added to his embarrassment, I artlessly asked him what a blush really was.
Extract from : « The Prairie Child » by Arthur Stringer

The sentiments which they so artlessly confide to us show that they believed all to be over.
Extract from : « The Apostles » by Ernest Renan

Ray was artlessly fond of music, especially of Mexican music.
Extract from : « Song of the Lark » by Willa Cather

“I will pray that he may recover, and that he may get a new heart,” said Lilly, artlessly.
Extract from : « Ralph Clavering » by W.H.G. Kingston

That is what she meant, I suppose, by speaking so artlessly of what she called your compassion, and mine.
Extract from : « Pride » by Eugne Sue

"Monsieur, all that you say is true," replied the young girl, artlessly.
Extract from : « Seraphita » by Honore de Balzac

"I do not know what that means," said Jacques Collin, artlessly looking about him.
Extract from : « Scenes from a Courtesan's Life » by Honore de Balzac

Synonyms for artlessly

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