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Harmlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ ˈhɑːmlesli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a safe manner

In a manner that does not cause harm or damage.

Synonyms

innocently, safely, without harm

Examples of usage

  • He smiled harmlessly at the children playing in the park.
  • She innocently and harmlessly asked about his day.

Translations

Translations of the word "harmlessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inofensivamente

🇮🇳 हानिरहित तरीके से

🇩🇪 harmlos

🇮🇩 tanpa membahayakan

🇺🇦 нешкідливо

🇵🇱 nieszkodliwie

🇯🇵 無害に

🇫🇷 inoffensivement

🇪🇸 inofensivamente

🇹🇷 zararsızca

🇰🇷 해가 없이

🇸🇦 بشكل غير ضار

🇨🇿 neškodně

🇸🇰 neškodne

🇨🇳 无害地

🇸🇮 neškodljivo

🇮🇸 skaðlaust

🇰🇿 зиянсыз

🇬🇪 უვნებლად

🇦🇿 zərərsiz

🇲🇽 inofensivamente

Word origin

The word 'harmlessly' is derived from the word 'harmless', which dates back to the late 14th century. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'harmlessly', indicating the manner in which an action is performed without causing any harm. Over the years, the word has been used to describe actions that are innocuous, safe, and without malicious intent.

See also: harmlessness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,056, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.