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Meaning of more innocuous
The primary meaning of "more innocuous" refers to something that is even more harmless or non-threatening than usual.
Etymology of more innocuous
The word "innocuous" has its roots in Latin, derived from "innocuus," meaning "harmless," which is a combination of "in-" (not) and "nocuus" (harmful), with the suffix "-ous" added to form an adjective in English.
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things that do not cause harm or offense.
Synonyms
harmless
benign
non-threatening
mild
gentle
moderate
slight
minor
negligible
insignificant
trivial
inconsequential
unobjectionable
unoffending
inoffensive
innocuous
safe
secure
risk-free
painless
odorless
colorless
tasteless
non-irritating
non-toxic
non-corrosive
neutral
calm
peaceful
serene
soothing
mollifying
placating
appeasing
mitigating
alleviating
softening
tempering
moderating
lessening
diminishing
reducing
minimizing
palliating
Definitions
- The word "innocuous" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- * (of a person, activity, or thing) not causing harm or damage
- * (of a remark or action) not intended to cause offense or controversy
- * The comparative form "more innocuous" amplifies this definition, indicating a greater degree of harmlessness.
Usage Examples
- The new policy is more innocuous than the previous one and is not expected to cause any controversy.
- * The doctor assured the patient that the procedure was more innocuous than it sounded and would not cause significant pain.
- * The company's latest advertisement is more innocuous and less likely to offend any particular group.