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Perilous

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Meanings of Perilous

Adjective

  • Dangerous, full of peril. For example, climbing a tall tree can be perilous because you might fall.

Explanation of the word: Perilous

Perilous means something that is very dangerous. Like if you are climbing a tall tree, it can be perilous if you are not careful.

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Translations for the word: Perilous

hindi
खतरनाक

khatarnaak

जोखिम भरा

jokhim bhara

खतरनाक

khatarnaak

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Perilous

What does 'perilous' mean?
The word 'perilous' means something that is very dangerous or risky.
How do you pronounce 'perilous'?
You pronounce 'perilous' like this: 'PEH-ruh-luhs'.
What is the origin of the word 'perilous'?
The word 'perilous' comes from the Old French word 'perilleux', which means dangerous.
What is the meaning of 'perilous' in Hindi?
The word 'perilous' in Hindi is 'खतरनाक' (Khatarnāk).