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Grammar : Adj

Spell : hahrm-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑrm lɪs

Definition of harmless

Origin : c.1300, "uninjured," from harm (n.) + -less. Meaning "undamaged" is from late 14c. Related: Harmlessly; harmlessness.

adj not injurious or dangerous

Example sentences :

He's harmless, with his drawl and his round pink face that shines with admiration.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Thus our conversation ran--decorous and harmless enough, in all conscience.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

But the harmless chearfulness of their conversation did not last long.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

I am as harmless and as chearly as the little red-breast that pecks out of my hand?
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

And especially the cruel to the poor, harmless dumb creatures.
Extract from : « A Complete Edition of the Works of Nancy Luce » by Nancy Luce

And on both sides, the exaggerations are configured in a harmless pose.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

It is true that I have been seeking him, but my motive is harmless.
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

Still, it was a harmless superstition that we were a Christian nation.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

Aimlessly wandering about Last Chance, sir, harmless and to be pitied.
Extract from : « Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer » by Colonel Prentiss Ingraham

“You poor little runt,” he apostrophized the harmless two-spot.
Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan

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