Dangerously: meaning, definitions and examples
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dangerously
[ ˈdeɪndʒərəsli ]
in a risky or unsafe manner
In a way that is dangerous or involves a risk of harm.
Synonyms
hazardously, perilously, risky
Examples of usage
- She drove dangerously fast on the icy road.
- He played dangerously close to the edge of the cliff.
- The chemicals were stored dangerously close to the heat source.
in a way that is likely to cause harm or damage
In a way that is likely to cause harm or damage.
Synonyms
destructively, harmfully, hazardously
Examples of usage
- He handled the fragile items dangerously, resulting in a few broken pieces.
- The fire spread dangerously fast through the dry forest.
- The storm approached dangerously, causing residents to evacuate.
Translations
Translations of the word "dangerously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perigosamente
🇮🇳 खतरनाक तरीके से
🇩🇪 gefährlich
🇮🇩 berbahaya
🇺🇦 небезпечно
🇵🇱 niebezpiecznie
🇯🇵 危険なほどに (kiken'na hodo ni)
🇫🇷 dangereusement
🇪🇸 peligrosamente
🇹🇷 tehlikeli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 위험하게 (wiheomhage)
🇸🇦 بشكل خطير (bshkl khatir)
🇨🇿 nebezpečně
🇸🇰 nebezpečne
🇨🇳 危险地 (wēixiǎn de)
🇸🇮 nevarno
🇮🇸 hættulega
🇰🇿 қауіпті түрде (qauipti türde)
🇬🇪 საშიშად (sashishad)
🇦🇿 təhlükəli şəkildə
🇲🇽 peligrosamente
Word origin
The word 'dangerously' originates from the Middle English word 'daungerous', which came from the Old French 'dangereus', ultimately derived from the Latin 'periculosus' meaning 'perilous'. The concept of danger has been a part of human experience since ancient times, with various civilizations developing ways to warn individuals of potential harm. The adverb 'dangerously' has evolved to describe actions or situations that pose a risk of harm or damage.