perilously

[ˈperələsli]

perilously Definition

  • 1in a way that is full of danger or risk
  • 2in a way that is likely to cause harm or injury

Using perilously: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "perilously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The climbers were perilously close to the edge of the cliff.

  • Example

    He drove perilously fast on the icy road.

  • Example

    The company was perilously close to bankruptcy.

perilously Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for perilously

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Summary: perilously in Brief

The adverb 'perilously' [ˈperələsli] means in a way that is full of danger or risk, or in a way that is likely to cause harm or injury. It is often used to describe situations that are dangerously close to a negative outcome, such as 'The company was perilously close to bankruptcy.' or 'The climbers were perilously close to the edge of the cliff.'