Perilously Definition & Meaning
perilously
- adverb
- in a dangerous manner; "he came dangerously close to falling off the ledge"
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- What does perilously mean?
- in a dangerous manner; "he came dangerously close to falling off the ledge"
- What part of speech is perilously?
- Perilously is an adverb.