harmlessly
adverb/ˈhɑːmləsli/
/ˈhɑːrmləsli/
- in a way that is unable or unlikely to cause damage or harm
- The missile fell harmlessly into the sea.
- His interest in guns started harmlessly enough, but later it became an obsession.
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- in a way that is unlikely to upset or offend anyone
- She was flirting harmlessly with some boys who were passing by.
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