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Meaning of dangerously
The primary meaning of "dangerously" is to a degree that may cause harm or injury.
Etymology of dangerously
The word "dangerously" comes from the Old French word "danger", which is derived from the Latin "dominium", meaning power or authority, and the suffix "-ous", which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state
Historically, the word "danger" originated in the 13th century, and the adverb "dangerously" emerged later, in the 15th century, to describe actions or situations that pose a threat or risk
Synonyms
perilously
hazardously
riskily
precariously
threateningly
menacingly
ominously
forbiddingly
intimidatingly
alarmingly
frighteningly
terrifyingly
menacingly
intimidatingly
scarily
fearsomely
formidably
seriously
gravely
critically
extremely
severely
acutely
sharply
keenly
intensely
violently
forcefully
powerfully
potently
harmfully
destructively
ruinously
Definitions
- To a degree that may cause harm or injury
- * In a way that threatens or is likely to cause harm
Usage Examples
- The car was driving dangerously close to the edge of the road
- * She was behaving dangerously, ignoring all warnings and precautions
- * The company is operating dangerously, with inadequate safety measures in place
Antonyms
safely
securely
harmlessly
innocuously
nonthreateningly
peacefully
calmly
quietly
gently
mildly
moderately
slightly
barely
mildly
unremarkably
unobtrusively
inoffensively
benignly
favorably
advantageously
beneficially
helpfully