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Definition of harmlessly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

harmlessly

adverb
 
/ˈhɑːmləsli/
 
/ˈhɑːrmləsli/
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  1. 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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  2. 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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