dangerously
word · lemma: dangerous
Definition
In a way that is likely to cause harm or risk; describes actions or situations that are not safe.
Usage & Nuances
Often used before adjectives ("dangerously hot"), or with verbs/adjectives to emphasize high risk. Common in warnings or descriptions of risky behavior. Not usually informal or slang—use it in both formal and everyday speech.
Spanish: peligrosamentePortuguese (BR): perigosamentePortuguese (PT): perigosamenteChinese (Simplified): 危险地Chinese (Traditional): 危險地Hindi: खतरनाक तरीके सेArabic: بشكل خطيرBengali: বিপজ্জনকভাবেRussian: опасноJapanese: 危険なくらい - 危険なほどVietnamese: một cách nguy hiểmKorean: 위험하게Turkish: tehlikeli bir şekildeUrdu: خطرناک طور پرIndonesian: secara berbahaya
Example Sentences
He drove dangerously on the wet road.
basic
The water was dangerously hot.
basic
She stood dangerously close to the edge.
basic
The river was rising dangerously fast after the storm.
natural
You're dangerously close to missing your flight!
natural
That mountain path gets dangerously narrow at some points.
natural