Definition of harmlessly

harmlesslyadverb

vô hại

/ˈhɑːmləsli//ˈhɑːrmləsli/

The word "harmlessly" originates from the 15th century and is derived from the Old English phrase "harmlandlice," which was used to describe something that caused no harm or damage. The word is a combination of "harum," meaning "harm" or "injury," and the suffix "-less," which is used to indicate the absence of something. In Middle English, the word evolved to become "harmliss," and eventually, by the 17th century, it had developed into "harmless," which means free from harm or injury. The addition of the suffix "-ly" to "harmless" created the adverb "harmlessly," which means to cause no harm or damage. Throughout its development, the word "harmlessly" has maintained its original meaning, being used to describe actions or behaviors that do not cause harm or injury to oneself or others.

Summary
typephó từ
meaningvô hại
meaningngây thơ, vô tội
namespace

in a way that is unable or unlikely to cause damage or harm

theo cách không thể hoặc không có khả năng gây ra thiệt hại hoặc tổn hại

Example:
  • The missile fell harmlessly into the sea.

    Tên lửa rơi xuống biển một cách vô hại.

  • His interest in guns started harmlessly enough, but later it became an obsession.

    Ban đầu, sở thích của ông về súng khá vô hại, nhưng sau đó nó đã trở thành nỗi ám ảnh.

in a way that is unlikely to upset or offend anyone

theo cách không có khả năng làm ai đó khó chịu hoặc xúc phạm

Example:
  • She was flirting harmlessly with some boys who were passing by.

    Cô ấy đang tán tỉnh một cách vô hại với một số chàng trai đi ngang qua.