perilous
English
Etymology
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From Middle English perilous, borrowed from Old French perilleus, from the noun peril, or from Latin perīculōsus. Doublet of periculous.
Pronunciation
Adjective
perilous (comparative more perilous, superlative most perilous)
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Translations
dangerous, full of peril
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Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Old French perilleus, from Latin perīculōsus; equivalent to peril + -ous.
Pronunciation
Adjective
perilous (plural and weak singular perilouse, superlative perilousest)
- Full of danger or peril; dangerous, harmful, periculous:
- Fatal, mortal; potentially resulting in death.
- Scary, frightening; inducing horror and psychological damage.
- (Late Middle English) Religiously harmful or hurtful
- (Late Middle English) Unfortunate; experiencing bad luck.
Descendants
References
- “perilǒus (adj.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-07-15.
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