Perilous (Adjective)
Meaning
Fraught with danger; "dangerous waters"; "a parlous journey on stormy seas"; "a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat"; "the precarious life of an undersea diver"; "dangerous surgery followed by a touch-and-go recovery".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The explorer's decision to cross the rickety bridge over the deep gorge was a perilous one that put his life at risk.
- The paraglider navigated the perilous valley winds with skill and precision.
- The doctor warned the patient that the surgery was a perilous procedure with a high risk of complications.
- The hikers encountered perilous terrain on their ascent up the steep mountain slope.
- The sailor's voyage around the rocky coastline was a perilous one that tested her seamanship and endurance.