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perilous Antonyms

Opposite of perilous

Pinning down the opposite of perilous requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Full of danger or risk; exposed to imminent harm or ruin.

Usage Example

"The mountaineers embarked on a safe journey across the icy ridge as the winter storm approached."

Strongest
safe
secure
risk-free
harmless
Strong
protected
sheltered
benign

Similar words to perilous

Words similar to perilous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dangerous
hazardous
treacherous
precarious
risky
unsafe
jeopardous
high-risk
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• Nearby Words

perfumy
perhaps
peril
perilous
perilously
perimenopausal
perimeter

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Perilous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/perilous
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