PARLOUS


Meaning of PARLOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɑ:(r)ləs ]

If something is in a parlous state, it is in a bad or dangerous condition. ( FORMAL )

...the parlous state of our economy.

= dire

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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