naively C1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /naɪˈivli/ See IPA manual Freq #54250 Meanings 1 adv In a way that shows a lack of experience or judgement, or too much trust. I naively believed that everyone would keep their promises. Etymology AI details From naive + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # naively **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /naɪˈivli/ **Frequency rank:** 54250 ## Meanings 1. In a way that shows a lack of experience or judgement, or too much trust. ## Examples - I naively believed that everyone would keep their promises. ## Etymology From naive + -ly. ## AI Etymology Naively is from naive + -ly. In present-day use, it means in a way that shows a lack of experience or judgement, or too much trust. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown