Parlous
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Parlous [pahr-luhs]

ADJECTIVE, ADVERB

Adjective

  • Full of danger or uncertainty
  • precarious.

Adverb

  • Greatly or excessively.
Example

“The state government was emphasizing on the parlous state of the economy.”

“He is parlous handsome.”

Synonyms

Bad, Dire, Dreadful, Breakneck, Awful, Terrible, Appalling, Frightful, Grave

Antonyms

Good, Pleasant, Enjoyable, Nice, Agreeable, Satisfying