LookItUpperilous
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpɛrələs/ · UK /ˈperələs/
perilous means: Very dangerous, with a serious risk of harm or death.
adjective
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Very dangerous, with a serious risk of harm or death.
- The climb was perilous.
- They began a perilous journey across the desert.
- Heavy rain made the narrow mountain road even more perilous.
Questions about perilous
What does perilous mean?
Very dangerous, with a serious risk of harm or death.
What is perilous in other languages?
Türkçe: tehlikeli · Español: peligroso · Français: périlleux · Deutsch: gefährlich · Italiano: pericoloso · 日本語: 危険な
How do you pronounce perilous?
In American English /ˈpɛrələs/; in British English /ˈperələs/.
How do you use perilous in a sentence?
The climb was perilous. They began a perilous journey across the desert.
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