But to condemn him for opting for extended, yet essentially harmless, prose seems excessive.

Both were adept at courting the media, publicising their gatherings which were essentially harmless.

Among adults, they are often seen as unwanted (but essentially harmless) home pests.

Foolish, greedy, deceitful, comically conceited, but apart from a tendency to gossip, essentially harmless.

The article stated that drinking two cups of the tea per day gave a mild stimulation, increased heart rate, and mood elevation, and the tea was essentially harmless.