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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

likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others

Shining brilliantly; radiant.

brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling

Concerning diplomacy; having or showing skill in dealing with people in a sensitive and effective wa...

Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.

refusing to obey authority; rebellious