perilously

Middle English

/ˈpɛriluːsliː/

adv

Definitions

In a way that is full of peril; harmfully, hurtfully.
In a cruel way; strictly, ruthlessly.
In a sinful way; evilly, iniquitously.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English perilous.

Origin

Middle English

perilous

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Cognates and derived terms

perilous English
perilously English
peril Middle English
perilous Middle English
perilleus Old French