Learn how to use the comparative “more harmless” and superlative “most harmless” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “harmless”?

The comparative form of “harmless” is “more harmless”.

Example

A mosquito bite is more harmless than a snake bite.

Example

Tickling someone is more harmless than punching them.

What is the superlative form of “harmless”?

The superlative form of “harmless” is “most harmless”.

Example

Among all the insects, ladybugs are the most harmless.

Example

Playing with bubbles is the most harmless activity for children.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "harmless" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more harmless" and "most harmless" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of lack of harm.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Harmless" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more harmless”

less dangerous

Used to describe something that poses less risk or threat.

Example

Walking on grass is less dangerous than walking on a tightrope.

less damaging

Used to indicate that something causes less harm or destruction.

Example

Using a pencil is less damaging than using a permanent marker.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most harmless”

least dangerous

Used to describe something that poses the least risk or threat.

Example

Driving on a straight road is the least dangerous compared to driving on a curvy road.

least damaging

Used to indicate that something causes the least harm or destruction.

Example

Using a soft cloth is the least damaging way to clean delicate surfaces.

Using than with comparative “more harmless”

When using the comparative form "more harmless" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "A mosquito bite is more harmless than a snake bite." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of harm in a mosquito bite is lower than the level of harm in a snake bite.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more harmless” and “most harmless” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Insects

  Butterflies are more harmless than bees.

  Butterflies are more harmless than bees.

• 2. Activities

  Drawing on paper is the most harmless way to express creativity.

  Drawing on paper is the most harmless way to express creativity.

• 3. Substances

  Water is more harmless than acid.

  Water is more harmless than acid.

• 4. Interactions

  A friendly conversation is the most harmless way to resolve conflicts.

  A friendly conversation is the most harmless way to resolve conflicts.

Related idioms and phrases

As safe as houses

Very safe or secure.

Example

You can trust him with your secrets, he's as safe as houses.

Innocent as a lamb

Completely innocent or without any guilt.

Example

She looked innocent as a lamb when questioned about the missing cookies.