she was an easygoing, guileless young woman who was comfortable just being herself
Recent Examples on the WebThe mood of the film is wistful, a little sad, but ultimately quietly galvanizing, thanks in large part to the actors: Palmi Kormákur plays the young Kristofer as guileless but not clueless, feeling his way along as young people do.—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 12 July 2024 Mother and daughter had been preparing a dance for the upcoming powwow in Tulsa, and Roki — who boasts a guileless smile — hasn’t been dissuaded by her aunt that anything is amiss.—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024 By the time Elsbeth’s final fitting with Mateo rolls around, the line between secret investigator and seemingly guileless muse-confidante is very blurry.—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 23 May 2024 The story itself is familiar, but director Gillian Armstrong instills it with jittery whimsy and lead Jo Kennedy projects a skewed, guileless charisma.—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for guileless
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