Harmless and Silly

Harmless

Harmless adjective - Not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt.

Silly and harmless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Harmless".

Nearby Words: harm, harmful, harmlessly

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

Harmless and silly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harmless" instead an adjective "Silly".

Nearby Word: silliness

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Beware the Silly Ones Lord Kyran from Emergency Exit is usually depicted as both silly and harmless then you get moments like this and this.
  • Light Novel / Magician's Academy Wizarding School: Apparently of the magical academy is of the Discworld, "Keep them busy so they can't do any harm" variety because most of what they do is silly and harmless.
  • What Measure Is a Non-Cute? Devon and Cornwall, a two-headed dragon duo who serve as comic relief, are drawn to look rather silly and harmless.
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