innocuously Definition
- 1not likely to harm or offend anyone
- 2not likely to cause any problems or difficulties
Using innocuously: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "innocuously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The comment seemed innocuous, but it actually caused a lot of hurt.
Example
The virus was innocuously hiding in the computer system for weeks before it was detected.
Example
She innocuously asked about his weekend plans, but he suspected she was trying to find out if he was seeing someone else.
innocuously Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: innocuously in Brief
The adverb 'innocuously' [ɪˈnɒkjʊləsli] describes something that is not likely to harm or offend anyone, or cause any problems or difficulties. It can be used to describe comments, actions, or situations that seem harmless but may have hidden implications, as in 'The comment seemed innocuous, but it actually caused a lot of hurt.'
