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perilous

adjective

/ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.

full of danger or risk

The explorers took a perilous journey.

They undertook a perilous journey through the mountains.

dangerous, risky, hazardous, unsafe, treacherous, precarious

Entry 1

dangerous, risky, hazardous, unsafe, treacherous, precarious

Entry 2

dangerous, risky, hazardous, unsafe, treacherous

safe, secure, protected, harmless, stable, certain

Entry 1

safe, secure, protected, harmless, stable, certain

Entry 2

safe, secure, harmless

perilous journey, perilous situation, perilous path, perilous condition

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer

consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding

conforming to or following current fashion or style