All precipitous synonyms
pre·cip·i·tous
P p adj precipitous
- in a row — lined up
- in line — (of an internal-combustion engine) having the cylinders ranged side by side in one or more rows along the crankshaft.
- lineal — being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor, or in a direct line, as descent or succession.
- flasher — a brief, sudden burst of bright light: a flash of lightning.
- hurried — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
- abrupt — An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
- craggy — A craggy cliff or mountain is steep and rocky.
- impetuous — of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person.
- collinear — lying on the same straight line
- declivitous — fairly steep
- linear — of, consisting of, or using lines: linear design.
noun precipitous
- eureka — A cry of joy or satisfaction when one finds or discovers something.
- curveball — a ball pitched in a curving path so as to make it more difficult to hit
- astoundment — the state of being astounded
- abruptness — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- disillusion — to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism, etc.; disenchant.
- bombshell — A bombshell is a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news.
adjective precipitous
- mountainous — (of a region) having many mountains.
- lightning — a brilliant electric spark discharge in the atmosphere, occurring within a thundercloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the ground.
- fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- asperous — Rough, rugged, uneven.
- headlong — with the head foremost; headfirst: to plunge headlong into the water.
adverb precipitous
- incautiously — In an incautious manner; with a lack of caution.
- headstrongly — In a headstrong manner.
- expeditiously — In an expeditious manner.
- inadvisedly — In a manner that is not advisable.
- daringly — In a daring manner; boldly; courageously; fearlessly; impudently.
- headily — In a heady manner.
adv precipitous
- feverishly — having fever.
- heedlessly — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
- indomitably — that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
- abruptly — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- irresponsibly — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
- hurriedly — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
- all of a sudden — If something happens all of a sudden, it happens quickly and unexpectedly.