Looking for the meaning of the word PARLOUS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PARLOUS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Parlous
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: contraction of perilous
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɑːləs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
full of danger or uncertainty; precarious
Short Definition:full of danger or uncertainty
Examples:- the parlous state of the economy
- the General's position was parlous
Word: Parlous
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɑːləs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
greatly or excessively
Short Definition:greatly or very
Examples:- she is parlous handsome
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