perilous (ˈpɛrɪləs
)
Definitions
adjective
- very hazardous or dangerous ⇒
a perilous journey
Alternative Forms
ˈperilously adverb ˈperilousness nounSynonyms
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dangerous,
threatening,
exposed,
vulnerable,
risky,
unsure,
hazardous,
hairy,
unsafe,
precarious,
parlous,
fraught with danger
chancy,
Usage examples
But perhaps you could call her perilous , because she's so strong in herself.
, THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2004)Good post-modern stuff, perhaps, but no man's land is a perilous place.
New Scientist (2004)Schools in most rural areas of the province were closed because driving conditions were so perilous.
Globe and Mail (2003)Mr Sweeney told how crews were working in perilous conditions.
Sun, News of the World (2004)Apart from the siege perilous in which only the destined Grail winner might sit, each seat had its designated knight.
, Hallowquest - tarot magic and the Arthurian mysteries (1990)