perilous

//ˈpɛrɪləs//
B2Frequency Level 12Literary
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Adjective

perilousCanonical form
more perilousComparative
most perilousSuperlative
1

Full of danger or risk; hazardous.

The mountain climbers faced a perilous journey through the storm.

2

Exposed to imminent risk of disaster or ruin.

The company is in a perilous financial situation.

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