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innocuous Definition and Meaning in English (innocuous definition)

adjective
Synonyms:harmlesssafebenign
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Innocuous definition: Not harmful or offensive, especially in a subtle or indirect way.

Definitions of Innocuous

  1. 1adjective

    Not harmful or offensive, especially in a subtle or indirect way.

Example Sentences

casual

“The seemingly innocuous remark actually caused a lot of trouble.”

casual

“He made an innocuous comment about the weather.”

formal

“Most of the bacteria in the human body are innocuous.”

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nouninnocuousness
adverbinnocuously

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Innocuous definition: Not harmful or offensive, especially in a subtle or indirect way.
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'Innocuous' translates to 'innocuous' in English. Innocuous definition: Not harmful or offensive, especially in a subtle or indirect way.
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