What does innocuous mean? Read below for the definition.
Quick vocab quiz for the word innocuous
First, before you read about the word innocuous, try this quick vocab quiz:
innocuous most nearly means
(A) appealing
(B) shiny
(C) toxic
(D) harmless
(E) noxious
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Now let’s learn about the word innocuous.
Part of Speech of innocuous
innocuous is an ADJECTIVE.
Pronunciation innocuous
Here’s how to pronounce innocuous:
IPA: /ɪ.ˈnɒ.kyu.əs/
Glossary-style: [ih-NA-kyoo-uhs]
Definition of innocuous
innocuous means: having no harmful effects; harmless. not likely to offend anyone; inoffensive or bland (Ex: an innocuous statement).
Explain more about innocuous, please
If something is innocuous, then it is harmless. Something that’s innocuous can’t hurt you, harm you, or make your life worse.
Example of innocuous
Here’s the word innocuous used in a sentence:
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