In"of*fen"sive (?), a. [Pref. in- not + offensiue: cf. F. inoffensif.] 1. Giving no offense, or provocation; causing no uneasiness, annoyance, or disturbance; as, an inoffensive man, answer, appearance.

2. Harmless; doing no injury or mischief. Dryden.

3. Not obstructing; presenting no interruption or hindrance. [R.] Milton.

So have I seen a river gently glide
In a smooth course, and inoffensive tide.

-- In"of*fen"sive*ly, adv. -- In"of*fen"sive*ness, n.

• not offensive
  
• Harmless