Perilously
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrələsliː/
Perilously (adv)
- In a way that is extremely dangerous, with a high chance of serious harm or failure.
- So near to a bad outcome that the situation could quickly turn into disaster.
Perilously (adverb)
Examples
- The bridge swayed perilously in the wind.
- She drove perilously fast on the wet road.