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Definitions for perilously
per·ilous·ly
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word perilously.
Princeton's WordNet
perilously, hazardously, dangerouslyadverb
in a dangerous manner
"he came dangerously close to falling off the ledge"
Wiktionary
perilouslyadverb
In a perilous manner.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Perilouslyadverb
Dangerously.
Etymology: from perilous.
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perilously
Perilously is an adverb that describes an action done in a way that is fraught with danger or risk. It indicates that the action or situation is extremely hazardous, risky or unsafe. It can also suggest that something is at the brink or verge of potential disaster or failure.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of perilously in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of perilously in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of perilously in a Sentence
I came perilously close to my own execution.
This is a perilously constitutional moment, our concern is, of course, that they will interfere and say the President's above the law.
The closure of this facility, combined with a growing list of other protein plants that have shuttered across our industry, is pushing our country perilously close to the edge in terms of our meat supply, it is impossible to keep our grocery stores stocked if our plants are not running.
If we embark on policies premised on the idea that bad governments and their people are one, then we have bought into a way of thinking that comes perilously close to how ultranationalists and fascists see the world.
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