First Known Use: 14th century
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parlous
adjective par·lous \ˈpär-ləs\
: full of danger or risk
Full Definition of PARLOUS
1
obsolete : dangerously shrewd or cunning
2
: full of danger or risk
— par·lous·ly adverb
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Origin of PARLOUS
Middle English, alteration of perilous
Related to PARLOUS
- Synonyms
- grave, grievous, hazardous, jeopardizing, menacing, dangerous, perilous, risky, serious, threatening, unhealthy, unsafe, venturesome
- Antonyms
- harmless, innocent, innocuous, nonhazardous, nonthreatening, safe, unthreatening
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