Inoffensively

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • In an inoffensive manner; without giving offense; in a manner not to offend, disturb, or displease.
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  • adverb. In an inoffensive manner.
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  • adverb. in a not unpleasantly offensive manner
  • Word Usage
    "In the afternoon, the little dog calms down, padding inoffensively around my office as I write."