English dictionary
dangerous
adjectivePronunciation
ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
adjective
- involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
Example sentences
a dangerous operation
a grave situation
a grave illness
grievous bodily harm
a serious wound
a dangerous criminal
a dangerous bridge
unemployment reached dangerous proportions