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INNOCUOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking intent or capacity to injure
Example:
an innocent prank
Synonyms:
innocent; innocuous
Classified under:
Similar:
harmless (not causing or capable of causing harm)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not injurious to physical or mental health
Classified under:
Similar:
innoxious (having no adverse effect)
Also:
harmless (not causing or capable of causing harm)
Antonym:
noxious (injurious to physical or mental health)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Example:
unobjectionable behavior
Synonyms:
innocuous; unobjectionable
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
inoffensive (giving no offense)