Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: harmlessly
IPA transcription: [h'ɑɹmləsli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: harmlessly
    Meaning: in a harmless manner; "this is a harmlessly childish game"
Usage examples
  • Our reports indicate that the Eries' rockets bounced off harmlessly.
  • Our reports indicate that the Eries' rockets bounced off harmlessly.
  • As it was, his bullet crashed through Blaine's head, while the gunman's went harmlessly into the carpet.
  • I accordingly loaded again, and fired; but, probably from excitement, fired too high, and the missile flew harmlessly over the boat.
  • Jim leaped aside, letting the club descend harmlessly upon the floor. He shot out his right with all his strength behind it, catching the priest upon the jaw, and the man crumpled.
  • As usual, the observation burst harmlessly over the heads of most of the students in the class, who were preoccupied with more immediate things--with the evening's movies and the week-end's dance.