innocuous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective not injurious to physical or mental health
  2. adjective satellite not causing disapproval
    unobjectionable.
    • it was an innocuous remark
    • confined himself to innocuous generalities
    • unobjectionable behavior
  3. adjective satellite lacking intent or capacity to injure
    innocent.
    • an innocent prank

WordNet

In*noc"u*ous adjective
Etymology
L. innocuus; in- not + nocuus hurtful, fr. nocere to hurt. See Innocent.
Definitions
  1. Harmless; producing no ill effect; innocent.
    A patient, innocuous, innocent man. Burton.
    -- In*noc"u*ous*ly, adv. -- In*noc"u*ous*ness, n.
    Where the salt sea innocuously breaks. Wordsworth.

Webster 1913