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