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Riskily

Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb

Meaning

In a risky or rather perilous manner..

Example Sentences

[T]he birds hopped round the door (which, somewhat riskily, they ventured to keep open); [...]
They played till the sun went down, in pure amusement, careless and timeless. Then, as the little sledge twirled riskily to rest at the bottom of the slope: [...]

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What does riskily mean?

Riskily means In a risky or rather perilous manner..

What is a synonym for riskily?

Common synonyms include dangerously, hazardously.

What is the opposite of riskily?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use riskily in a sentence?

[T]he birds hopped round the door (which, somewhat riskily, they ventured to keep open); [...]

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