Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Perilous

Safe

The most appropriate antonym of the word perilous is safe.

• Perilous means "full of danger or risk."
• Safe means "not exposed to danger or risk."

The other words have different meanings to perilous, so they are not good antonyms.

• Verbose means "wordy and long-winded."
• Unstable means "not firm or steady."
• Cruel means "disposed to inflict pain or suffering."