innoxious

[ ih-nok-shuhs ]

adjective

1. harmless; innocuous.

innoxious

/ ɪˈnɒkʃəs /

adjective

1. not noxious; harmless

Derived Forms

• inˈnoxiousness, noun
• inˈnoxiously, adverb

Other Word Forms

• in·noxious·ly adverb
• in·noxious·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of innoxious¹

From the Latin word innoxius, dating back to 1615–25. See in- ³, noxious

Example Sentences

Many European leaders sent him innoxious congratulations Wednesday.

From Washington Post

It can be rendered innoxious only by striking at its roots!

From Project Gutenberg

Or dost thou think the impious wish forgiven, Because, when thunder shakes the vault of heaven, The bolt innoxious flies o'er thee and thine, To rend the forest oak and mountain pine?

From Project Gutenberg

Just before Jokim rose to commence Budget Speech Jackson came in carrying tumblerful of dark liquid; might be extract of walnut, printer's ink, anything equally innoxious.

From Project Gutenberg

When the mushroom is gathered fresh and quickly dried it is then also innoxious.

From Project Gutenberg

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