harmlessly

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English

Etymology

harmless +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈhɑːmləsli/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈhɑɹmləsli/

Adverb

harmlessly (comparative more harmlessly, superlative most harmlessly)

  1. In a harmless manner.
    • 1946, George Johnston, Skyscrapers in the Mist, page 52:
      This does not take into account the tens of thousands of New Yorkers who are harmlessly and charmingly insane in a peculiarly Manhattanite manner.

Translations

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