ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Guileless

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡaɪl.ləs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Guileless is an adjective meaning Free from guile; honest but naive.

Meaning

Free from guile; honest but naive.

Example Sentences

To foreigners we often seem guileless and overchatty, an impression which is dispersed when they find that much of our friendliness is just the ebullition of the moment and does not carry with it any permanence of devotion.

Synonyms for guileless

Depending on context, synonyms include artless, honest, transparent, straight.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include artless, straight, honest, transparent, simple, innocent.

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