"Deceptively innocent" refers to something or someone that appears harmless or naive on the surface but may have ulterior motives, hidden complexities, or darker intentions. This phrase often highlights the contrast between outward appearances and underlying realities, suggesting that initial impressions can be misleading. It can apply to people, situations, or even objects that seem benign but may pose risks or challenges upon closer examination.
Not harmful; free from that which can injure; innoxious; innocuous; harmless; as, an innocent medicine or remedy., Morally free from guilt; guiltless; not tainted with sin; pure; upright., Free from the guilt of a particular crime or offense; as, a man is innocent of the crime charged., Simple; artless; foolish., Lawful; permitted; as, an innocent trade., Not contraband; not subject to forfeiture; as, innocent goods carried to a belligerent nation., An innocent person; one free from, or unacquainted with, guilt or sin., An unsophisticated person; hence, a child; a simpleton; an idiot.
The correct spelling is 'innocent'.
Innocent Gentillet died in 1588.
Rev. Hale quits the court because he realises how corrupt and wrong they are to hang people for innocent things. I mean, even after they realised they were in the wrong, they still thought they had to because they had already hanged the other innocent people.
Scott Turow wrote Presumed Innocent.
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No, but deceptively honest or franticly calm, would be.
what do you mean" innocent"?
The color black is deceptively plain, although there is actually seven [and possibly more] shades of black.
innocent
Something that is poorly made but deceptively attractive.
This name means innocent.
This phrase likely conveys that the person's smile is warm and friendly, like that of a lion who appears gentle and innocent. It mixes imagery of a lion's strength with an innocent demeanor, suggesting a mix of power and kindness in the smile.
Fluid retention can cause lab results to be deceptively low. Dehydration may cause lab results to be deceptively high.
No it does not mean that you are killing an innocent child, it just prevents an unwanted pregnancy. An abortion means you are killing an innocent child. Birth control just means your being safe.
like your a saint , innocent
To stay innocent and of purity =]