perilous Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/
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Perilous as an Adjective
1
Dangerous, full of peril.
Word Forms & Grammar
perilous (comparative more perilous, superlative most perilous)
Words That Rhyme With Perilous
Origin of Perilous
From Middle English perilous, from Old French perilleus, equivalent to peril + -ous, from the noun peril, or from Latin perīculōsus. Doublet of periculous.
Perilous at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Dangerous, full of peril |
| Comparative / superlative | more perilous, most perilous |
How to Pronounce Perilous
You say perilous as /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pɛɹ).