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Precipitous

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtəs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Precipitous is an adjective meaning Steep, like a precipice.

Meaning

Steep, like a precipice.

More Meanings

  1. Headlong
  2. Hasty; rash; quick; sudden

Example Sentences

a precipitous drop
a precipitous fall
a precipitous cliff
precipitous attempts

Synonyms for precipitous

Depending on context, synonyms include brant, headlong, precipitant, heedless, hotheaded, impetuous.

brantheadlongprecipitantheedlesshotheadedimpetuousabruptsubitaneoussharpsteepcliffyclifflike

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include abrupt, sharp, steep, cliffy, clifflike, headlong.

abruptsharpsteepcliffyclifflikeheadlongprecipitateprecipitatedfast-pacedquickhastyhurriedrapidspeedyrashsuddenvertiginousknee-jerklast-minute

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