Definition for Precipitously:

• In a precipitous manner.

Synonyms for Precipitously:

• adv.

  •abruptly (adverb)
  • suddenly,
  • unexpectedly.
  •all (adverb)
  • precipitously.
  •rashly (adverb)
  • furiously,
  • headlong,
  • unwarily,
  • foolishly,
  • impetuously,
  • Headily,
  • irresponsibly,
  • fiercely,
  • precipitately,
  • passionately,
  • hastily,
  • boldly,
  • Precipitantly,
  • carelessly,
  • unthinkingly,
  • unpreparedly,
  • excitedly,
  • wildly,
  • impulsively,
  • ill-advisedly,
  • speedily,
  • indiscreetly,
  • imprudently,
  • hurriedly,
  • expeditiously,
  • daringly,
  • heedlessly,
  • incautiously,
  • frantically,
  • inadvisedly,
  • thoughtlessly,
  • indomitably,
  • unwisely,
  • headstrongly,
  • feverishly,
  • abruptly.
  •suddenly (adverb)
  • instantly,
  • at once,
  • instantaneously,
  • quickly,
  • immediately.

• Other synonyms:

  •adv
  • all of a sudden,
  • rashly,
  • unanticipatedly.
  •n.
  • madly,
  • recklessly,
  • sharply.

Paraphrases for Precipitously:

• Independent

  • Adverb
    precipitately, sharply, steeply, abruptly, hastily, rapidly, rashly, quickly, unexpectedly, suddenly, dramatically, promptly.

Antonyms for Precipitously:

• adv.

  • Other antonyms:
    leisurely, Studiedly, tentatively, hesitatingly, haltingly, calculatingly, falteringly, circumspectly, slowly, deliberately, hesitantly, designedly.

Precipitously Sentence Examples:

• Barton asked again quite precipitously.

• The valley, as they proceeded, narrowed considerably; the sides, composed of wild rugged rocks with overhanging trees crowning their summits, rising precipitously on either hand.