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Rareparlous
The correct spelling is parlous.
How to pronounce parlous
/ˈpɑːləs/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈpɑːləs/
Say it like: Par-low-s
The correct spelling is parlous. Attended with peril; dangerous, risky. For example: "The situation became parlous when the weather made resupply impossible."
Usage Examples
“The situation became parlous when the weather made resupply impossible.”
“Those manning the facility were in a parlous state.”
Meanings
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.
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