blamelessly
|blame/less/ly|
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/ˈbleɪm.ləs.li/
(blameless)
innocent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blamelessly' originates from the word 'blameless', which is derived from the Old English word 'blama', meaning 'blame'.
Historical Evolution
'Blameless' evolved from the Old English 'blama' and the suffix '-less', indicating absence, to form 'blameless', and eventually 'blamelessly' as an adverb.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without blame', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is free from blame or guilt.
She lived her life blamelessly, always helping others.
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Last updated: 2025/01/30 20:00