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riskily

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a risky or rather perilous manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dangerously, hazardously

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a dangerously risky manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he lost the game by playing too riskily

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English risky Middle English -ly English -ly English riskily From risky + -ly.