not poisonous
Won't cause harm
Not poisonous describes something that won't cause harm if touched, eaten, or otherwise encountered—typically said of plants, animals, or substances that might be mistaken for dangerous ones: The snake looks intimidating but it's not poisonous.
Often used reassuringly when foraging or identifying wildlife.
- harmlessCausing no injury
- safeFree from peril
- edibleSafe to consume
- nontoxicNot harmful if consumed
- benignNot harmful or threatening
wholesome · innocuous · gentle · mild · drinkable · drinking water · palatable · friendly · tame · healing · first aid · medicinal · antidote · remedy · pure · clean · untainted · beneficial