Word Adverb
dangerously
adv.
manner
B1 Intermediate US /ˈdeɪndʒɝəsɫi/ UK /dˈeɪndʒəɹəsli/ dan·ger·ous·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that involves a high risk of harm or injury.
adv.in a manner that presents a significant threat to safety or well-being; often used with 'close' to indicate proximity to a hazard.
Examples
“The car was driving dangerously fast.”
“The hikers walked dangerously close to the cliff edge.”
“The chemical plant operated dangerously near its maximum capacity, leaving little room for error.”
Usage
Often modifies adjectives like 'close' or 'high' to indicate proximity to a limit.
Usage dangerously hot
Etymology
From dangerous + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated