— harmlessly , adv. — harmlessness , n.
/hahrm"lis/ , adj.
1. without the power or desire to do harm; innocuous: He looks mean but he's harmless; a harmless Halloween prank.
2. without injury; unhurt; unharmed.
3. hold harmless , Law. to relieve from responsibility or liability for any damage or loss. Also, save harmless .
[ 1250-1300; ME. See HARM, -LESS ]
Syn. 1. inoffensive, mild, innocent, unobjectionable, benign.