perilous (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrɪləs/
Definition
Full of danger or risk; hazardous.
Examples
The journey through the dense jungle was perilous, with many hidden dangers.
Explorers often face perilous conditions in their quest for new discoveries.
Navigating the ancient, crumbling bridge proved to be a perilous task for the travelers.
How to Use perilous
- perilous to do something (collocation)
- Involving great risk to perform an action. — "It would be perilous to cross the river during the storm."
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