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perilously Antonyms

Opposite of perilously

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

In a way that is full of danger or severe risk; precariously or dangerously.

Usage Example

"The hikers made their way safely along the narrow, icy mountain ridge."

Strongest
safely
securely
Strong
harmlessly
soundly

Similar words to perilously

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

dangerously
precariously
hazardously
treacherously
riskily
unsafely
insecurely
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• Nearby Words

perhaps
peril
perilous
perilously
perimenopausal
perimeter
period

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