dangerously

//ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
Visual representation of dangerously

Adverb

dangerouslyCanonical form
more dangerouslyComparative
most dangerouslySuperlative
1

In a manner that involves or causes danger; in a way that is likely to cause harm or injury.

The car was driving dangerously close to the edge of the cliff.

2

To a degree that is alarming or risky; used to emphasize how close something is to a harmful or critical state.

The water level rose dangerously close to the top of the dam.