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Innocuous

Ih-NAH-kyoo-uhs

/ˌɪˈnɑːkjuːʌs/

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innocuous

Dictionary meaning

Lacking intent or capacity to injure.

Examples

  • It was an innocuous remark.

Synonyms: innocent

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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