Synonyms for Perilous & Similar Words
Definition of perilous
- adjective
- fraught with danger; "dangerous waters"; "a parlous journey on stormy seas"; "a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat"; "the precarious life of an undersea diver"; "dangerous surgery followed by a touch- and-go recovery"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "perilous"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like dangerous, parlous, precarious can replace "perilous" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Perilous" in song lyrics
See how perilous is used in real songs:
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"but nonethelessyour pimping with the emperor is perilous"
Capital D — Culture of Terrorism -
"I'm gettin perilous"
Das EFX — Here It Is -
"Outlast the flesh with this the tracks perilous"
June Marx — The Perilous Path