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parlous

The word “parlous” has 2 syllables: par-lous

It's pronounced as /ˈpɑːr.ləs/

What is synonym and antonym for parlous?

In the thesaurus, “parlous” has 6 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for parlous along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for parlous

  • dangerous
  • hazardous
  • perilous
  • precarious
  • risky
  • serious

Antonyms for parlous

  • advantageous
  • beneficial
  • good
  • harmless
  • innocent
  • innocuous
  • nonhazardous
  • nonthreatening
  • safe

Meanings of parlous

  • adjective
    1. Attended with peril; dangerous, risky.
    2. Appalling, dire, terrible.
    3. Dangerously clever or cunning; also, remarkably good or unusual.
  • adverb
    1. Extremely, very.

Example Sentences

  • The explorers faced a parlous journey through the treacherous mountains.
  • The country's economy was in a parlous state after years of mismanagement.
  • His parlous health condition required immediate medical attention.
  • The sailors braved the parlous waters during the storm.
  • Investing in such an unstable market is a parlous decision.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parlous, such as: advantageous, beneficial, dangerous, good, harmless, hazardous, innocent.

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