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- [deyn-jer-uh s, deynj-ruh s]
- /ˈdeɪn dʒər əs, ˈdeɪndʒ rəs/
- /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
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- [deyn-jer-uh s, deynj-ruh s]
- /ˈdeɪn dʒər əs, ˈdeɪndʒ rəs/
Definitions of dangerously word
- adjective dangerously full of danger or risk; causing danger; perilous; risky; hazardous; unsafe. 1
- adjective dangerously able or likely to cause physical injury: a dangerous criminal. 1
- noun dangerously In a dangerous manner. 1
- adverb dangerously perilously 1
- adverb dangerously recklessly, carelessly 1
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Origin of dangerously
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English da(u)ngerous domineering, fraught with danger < Old French dangereus threatening, difficult, equivalent to dangier (see danger) + -eus -ous
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Parts of speech for Dangerously
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dangerously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dangerously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dangerously
adv dangerously
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- desperately — reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer.
- seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
- recklessly — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
adverb dangerously
- treacherously — characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust; traitorous.
- uncertainly — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- grievously — causing grief or great sorrow: grievous news.
Antonyms for dangerously
adv dangerously
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- safely — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
- securely — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- trivially — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
adverb dangerously
- slightly — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
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