perilous
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonperilous adjective
- perilously adverb
- perilousness noun
- unperilous adjective
Etymology
Origin of perilous
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Anglo-French perillous, from Latin perīculōsus; peril, -ous
Example Sentences
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For Weiss, it’s perilous situation as her every move as a digital media entrepreneur with no experience in television is being closely scrutinized.
From Los Angeles Times
"I think this is a very perilous time for CNN both politically and economically," he said.
From Barron's
Watson has the both the artistic acumen and audience sensitivity needed to usher Skylight through this perilous moment in the American theater when so many companies seem to be holding on by a thread.
From Los Angeles Times
But these are perilous times and, whatever it says publicly, the BBC will be weighing up its next steps with a great deal of caution.
From BBC
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado had just endured the most perilous leg of her escape from her home country on her way to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway.
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