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PERILOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Perilous.

How to pronounce perilous:

US

Perilous - as an adjective satellite

Fraught with danger

Example: "A parlous journey on stormy seas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parlous9precarious14touch-and-go

Perilous - as an adjective

Dangerous, full of peril.

Example Sentences

"The hikers embarked on a perilous journey through the treacherous mountains."
"The race car driver skillfully navigated through the perilous curves of the track."
"The adventurer faced a perilous situation when his parachute failed to open."
"The storm made the sea crossing exceptionally perilous for the sailors."
"The climber slipped and found himself in a perilous position on the sheer cliff face."
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Word Game Points

Is PERILOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perilous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERILOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PERILOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perilous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERILOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PERILOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perilous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERILOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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