precariously

Phonetic Respelling: [ pri-kair-ee-uhs-lee ]

Definition:

adj. in a unstable or insecure manner

Sentence:

The boat rocked precariously when I got in it.

More example sentences:

The boat rocked precariously when I got in it.

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''The boat rocked precariously as Arianna stepped in, clutching her large canvas bag.'' What does 'precariously' mean?

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Synonyms:

awkward; dangerous; dicey;perilous; risky

Antonyms:

safe; certain

How many syllables in precariously?

5 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide precariously into syllables:

pre-car-i-ous-ly

Precariously rhymes:

Four Syllable Rhymes
- variously
Five Syllable Rhymes
- hilariously
- vicariously

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