Definition of Perilous

1. Adjective. Fraught with danger. "Dangerous surgery followed by a touch-and-go recovery"

Exact synonyms: Parlous, Precarious, Touch-and-go
Similar to: Dangerous, Unsafe
Derivative terms: Peril, Peril, Peril, Perilousness, Precariousness

Definition of Perilous

1. a. Full of, attended with, or involving, peril; dangerous; hazardous; as, a perilous undertaking.

Definition of Perilous

1. dangerous [adj] - See also: dangerous

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perilous

perikymata
peril
perilabyrinthitis
perilaryngeal
periled
perilenticular
periligamentous
perilimbal suction cup
periling
perilla
Perilla
perillas
Perilla frutescens crispa
perilled
perilling
perilous (current term)
perilously
perilousness
perilousnesses
perils
perilunar dislocation
perilunate dislocation
perilune
perilunes
perilymph
perilymph
perilympha
perilymphangial
perilymphangitis
perilymphatic

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