Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parlous
Adjective
/ˈpɑːr.ləs/
Definition
Full of danger or risk; perilous.
Examples
- The parlous state of the economy led to widespread unemployment.
- He found himself in a parlous position, stranded in the wilderness without supplies.
- Her parlous driving made everyone in the car anxious.
Meaning
The term ‘parlous’ is used to describe situations or conditions that are extremely risky or fraught with danger.
Synonyms
- dangerous
- hazardous
- precarious
- risk-laden
- perilous
