Hazardously: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in situations where there is a significant risk or danger present, especially related to environmental or health concerns.

• The chemicals were disposed of hazardously, posing a threat to the nearby community.
• Hazardously high winds made it unsafe to sail.

General use for any situation where there is a substantial threat to safety or well-being.

• He drove dangerously fast on the icy roads.
• She was dangerously close to falling off the cliff.

Used to describe situations or actions that are uncertain and could lead to possible harm or failure, but is not necessarily life-threatening.

• Investing in that start-up is quite risky.
• It's a risky move to quit your job without another in line.

Often used in literature or formal writing to describe situations with extreme danger or life-threatening risk.

• The hikers found themselves perilously close to the edge of the ravine.
• He was perched perilously on the edge of the chair.