pe
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lous
Comparative
more perilous
Superlative
most perilous
1
full of danger or risk, often threatening safety or well-being
- Emergency responders faced perilous conditions battling the massive chemical fire.
- Climbing Mount Everest without proper equipment is a perilous endeavor.
- The hiker found himself in a perilous situation when he got lost in the dense forest.
- Crossing the river during the storm would be perilous due to the strong currents.
- The explorers faced perilous challenges as they ventured into the uncharted jungle.
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