Perilously: meaning, definitions and examples
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perilously
[ ˈperɪləsli ]
used in a dangerous or risky situation
In a way that involves or exposes someone to danger or risk.
Synonyms
dangerously, precariously, risky
Examples of usage
- He clung perilously to the edge of the cliff.
- The bridge swayed perilously in the strong wind.
- The situation was becoming perilously close to disaster.
used to describe a situation that is on the verge of becoming very dangerous
In a way that is very close to being extremely risky or hazardous.
Synonyms
at the edge, on the brink, precariously
Examples of usage
- The bookshelf was stacked so perilously that it seemed ready to collapse at any moment.
- She walked perilously close to the edge of the rooftop.
Translations
Translations of the word "perilously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perigosamente
🇮🇳 खतरनाक रूप से
🇩🇪 gefährlich
🇮🇩 berbahaya
🇺🇦 небезпечним чином
🇵🇱 niebezpiecznie
🇯🇵 危険に
🇫🇷 périlleusement
🇪🇸 peligrosamente
🇹🇷 tehlikeli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 위험하게
🇸🇦 بشكل خطير
🇨🇿 nebezpečně
🇸🇰 nebezpečne
🇨🇳 危险地
🇸🇮 nevarno
🇮🇸 hættulega
🇰🇿 қауіпті түрде
🇬🇪 სახიფათოდ
🇦🇿 təhlükəli şəkildə
🇲🇽 peligrosamente
Word origin
The word 'perilously' derives from the word 'peril,' which comes from the Latin 'perīculum' meaning 'danger.' The suffix '-ously' is added to form an adverb. The concept of peril has been present in human language for centuries, reflecting our awareness of danger and risk in various situations.
See also: perilous.