harmlessly (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrmləsli/

Definition

In a way that causes no physical or emotional injury, damage, or offense.

Examples

• The snake, though startling, coiled harmlessly in the corner of the garden.

• She laughed harmlessly at his silly joke, not intending to mock him.

• The old dog barked loudly but wagged its tail harmlessly, just wanting attention.

Synonyms of harmlessly

Words with a similar meaning to harmlessly:

• innocuously
• safely
• benignly
• inoffensively

Antonyms of harmlessly

Words with the opposite meaning to harmlessly:

• harmfully
• dangerously
• maliciously

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