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Perilous Meaning for Kids

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What Does Perilous Mean?

Adjective

  • Dangerous, full of peril. For example, climbing a tall tree can be perilous because you might fall.

Perilous — Full Explanation

Perilous means something that is very dangerous. Like if you are climbing a tall tree, it can be perilous if you are not careful.

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Perilous Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
खतरनाक

khatarnaak

जोखिम भरा

jokhim bhara

खतरनाक

khatarnaak

Frequently Asked Questions About Perilous

What does 'perilous' mean?
The word 'perilous' means something that is very dangerous or risky.
How do you pronounce 'perilous'?
You pronounce 'perilous' like this: 'PEH-ruh-luhs'.
What is the origin of the word 'perilous'?
The word 'perilous' comes from the Old French word 'perilleux', which means dangerous.
What is the meaning of 'perilous' in Hindi?
The word 'perilous' in Hindi is 'खतरनाक' (Khatarnāk).