perilous
adjective
per·il·ous
ˈper-ə-ləs 
ˈpe-rə-
: full of or involving peril
a perilous journey
perilously
adverb
perilousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of perilous in a Sentence
a perilous journey across the mountains
a perilous journey through hostile territory
Recent Examples on the Web
There are scary, hairy set-pieces, notably one with Lila trapped in a shower stall, then a perilous group walk down a basement corridor.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Everyone who spoke to THR for this story, from filmmakers to reps and executives, note that the perilous state of the studio feature and potential filmmaker fallout is likely to disproportionately affect female directors and and filmmakers of color, as movie jail often has.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Three boat captains are charged with violating federal and state law after attempting a perilous plot.
—Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 24 Apr. 2024
But with concerns about the club’s perilous state growing, Deloitte has reached out to other potential saviors, including the sovereign wealth funds of several Middle Eastern nations, including Qatar.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
However, this is a perilous task that demands immense effort.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
This isn’t the first time Garland has sent a small group of courageous folk on a perilous journey.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
The captain and two stewardesses must navigate a perilous path to ensure the hostages’ safe return while trying to both outsmart the hijackers and negotiate with authorities.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Players will embark on a perilous journey into the heart of the Traveler, rally the Vanguard and end the War of Light and Darkness.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Everyone who spoke to THR for this story, from filmmakers to reps and executives, note that the perilous state of the studio feature and potential filmmaker fallout is likely to disproportionately affect female directors and and filmmakers of color, as movie jail often has.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Three boat captains are charged with violating federal and state law after attempting a perilous plot.
—Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 24 Apr. 2024
But with concerns about the club’s perilous state growing, Deloitte has reached out to other potential saviors, including the sovereign wealth funds of several Middle Eastern nations, including Qatar.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
However, this is a perilous task that demands immense effort.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
This isn’t the first time Garland has sent a small group of courageous folk on a perilous journey.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
The captain and two stewardesses must navigate a perilous path to ensure the hostages’ safe return while trying to both outsmart the hijackers and negotiate with authorities.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Players will embark on a perilous journey into the heart of the Traveler, rally the Vanguard and end the War of Light and Darkness.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Perilous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perilous. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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perilous
adjective
per·il·ous
ˈper-ə-ləs
: full of or involving peril
perilously
adverb
perilousness
noun
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