harmlessly

🇺🇸 /ˈhɑːrmləsli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhɑːmləsli/
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adverb
R

without causing harm or damage

The dog chased its tail, barking harmlessly at the squirrel.

R

without causing offense or upset

She teased him harmlessly, just to make him laugh.

translation

adv. without causing harm or damage; without causing offense or upset