believingly
Definition
Adverb: * In a manner that shows one accepts something as true or real; with belief or credulity.
Usage
The adverb "believingly" describes how an action is performed, specifically the action of accepting information or a statement. It indicates that the subject is receptive and trusting, not skeptical or doubtful. It is a formal and somewhat literary word.
Examples
- She listened believingly to the old sailor's tales of sea monsters.
- The young disciple nodded believingly at his master's every word.
- He accepted the outlandish explanation believingly, without question.
Advanced Usage
- "to accept something believingly": To receive information with a trusting attitude.
- The audience accepted the magician's claims believingly, eager to be amazed.
Variants and Related Words
- Believe (verb): To accept something as true.
- Believing (adjective/participle): Having or showing belief.
- Believer (noun): A person who believes, especially in a particular religion or idea.
- Credulously (adverb): In a credulous manner; synonym for "believingly."
- Unbelievingly (adverb): In a skeptical or disbelieving manner; antonym.
Synonyms
- Credulously
- Trustingly
- Unquestioningly
- Acceptingly
Antonyms
- Unbelievingly
- Skeptically
- Doubtfully
- Incredulously
Adverb
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in a credulous manner
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the children followed the teacher credulously
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