perilous — full of danger or risk; hazardous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of danger or risk; hazardous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈperələs/
Example Sentences
- Walking on thin ice while texting is perilous - you might fall into freezing water or miss an important meme!
- The perilous stock market made investors more nervous than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
- The rescue mission in the perilous terrain required careful planning and experienced guides.
perilous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈperələs/]
full of danger or risk; hazardous
The hikers crossed a perilous mountain trail during the sudden avalanche.
The rescue team saved the climber from a perilous situation.
The explorers crossed a perilous bridge, fought for survival, and returned in triumph.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'perillous', derived from Latin 'periculum' meaning 'danger' or 'trial'. The word entered English through Norman French influence after the 1066 conquest.
Breakdown
peri- (from Latin 'periculum' meaning danger) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = perilous (full of danger)
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📝Examples
“Walking on thin ice while texting is perilous - you might fall into freezing water or miss an important meme!”
“The perilous stock market made investors more nervous than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs.”
“The rescue mission in the perilous terrain required careful planning and experienced guides.”
“Dating your best friend's ex is perilous territory that could end friendships faster than you can say 'awkward'.”
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