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Another word for perilously

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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 dangerously along the narrow, icy mountain ridge."

Strongest
dangerously
precariously
hazardously
Strong
treacherously
riskily
unsafely
insecurely

Opposites of perilously

The opposite of perilously shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

safely
securely
harmlessly
soundly
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• Nearby Words

peridot
peril
perilous
perilously
perimenopausal
perimenopause
perimeter

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