guileless

Meanings

• adjective

  Free from deceit or guile; innocent and open.

• adjective

  Having or showing no deceit or cunning; sincere and honest.

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Rhymes

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mirthless , earthless , worthless

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Variants

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guileless , guilelessly , guilelessness , guilelessnesses

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Forms

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guilelessly, guilelessness

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Etymology

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From Old French gile, 'deceit, cunning' + -less.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'guileless' is often used in a positive context to describe innocent and sincere people.

2. The opposite of 'guileless' is 'guileful' or 'cunning'.

3. The word 'guileless' comes from the Old French word 'gile', meaning 'deceit, cunning'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Innocence: The state of being free from sin, guilt, or moral wrong; purity.

2. Sincerity: The quality of being honest and open; genuine.

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Culture

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The word 'guileless' has been used extensively in literature to describe characters who are innocent and sincere, often in contrast to more cunning or deceitful characters. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', Tom is described as a 'guileless' boy who is easily led by his friends.

How to Memorize "guileless"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is honest, open, and free from deceit. Imagine them telling the truth without hesitation or guile.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'guileless' with the idea of honesty and sincerity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'guileless' as 'Genuine, Unbiased, Innocent, Love, Lessens, Exaggeration, Sincerity, Sincerity'.

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