harmless
Translation
harmless, safe, innocuous
Examples
The snake was completely harmless.
The snake was completely harmless.
It was just a bit of harmless fun.
It was just a bit of harmless fun.
Grammar Patterns
harmless ((to sb./sth.)) not able or likely to cause harm. The substance is harmless to humans.
a harmless ((joke/comment)) something said or done that is not intended to offend. He made a harmless joke about her hat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: safe, innocuous, inoffensive; Antonyms: harmful, dangerous
Etymology
From 'harm' + the suffix '-less', meaning 'without'. Literally 'without harm'.
Memory Tips
Remember that something 'harmless' has 'less' or no 'harm'.