perilous
[ per-uh-luhs ]
/ ˈpɛr ə ləs /
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adjective
involving or full of grave risk or peril; hazardous; dangerous: a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat.
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perilous
/ (ˈpɛrɪləs) /
adjective
very hazardous or dangerousa perilous journey
Derived forms of perilous
perilously, adverbperilousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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