Harmlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when referring to an action or situation that does not cause any damage or injury. It's often used to signify that something poses no danger.

• The prank was meant to be funny and ended harmlessly with everyone laughing

Use when you want to emphasize that something is done in a manner that avoids danger or risk. It's a common choice for instructions or guidelines.

• He crossed the street safely by using the pedestrian crossing and looking both ways

Use when describing someone acting in a way that shows they mean no harm and have no intention of causing trouble. It often implies naivety or lack of awareness.

• She looked at him innocently, unaware of the misunderstanding she had caused

Use in situations where you want to state explicitly that no damage or injury has occurred as a result of an action. It's often used in more formal contexts.

• The animals were released back into the wild without harm after the research was completed