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precipitous Synonyms

Another word for precipitous

Choosing another word for precipitous depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Done very suddenly and without careful consideration; hasty, abrupt, or dramatic (especially of a decline or change).

Usage Example

"The company experienced a precipitate drop in stock value following the unexpected announcement."

Strongest
precipitate
abrupt
sudden
Strong
hasty
rash
headlong
impulsive
impetuous
rapid

• adjective (Context 2)

Dangerously high or steep; resembling a precipice.

Usage Example

"The hikers carefully navigated the narrow trail along the sheer cliff face."

Strongest
sheer
steep
Strong
abrupt
perpendicular
vertiginous
vertical
dizzying
craggy

Opposites of precipitous

The opposite of precipitous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

gradual
deliberate
gentle
cautious
level
flat
measured
slow
See all opposites of precipitous

• Nearby Words

precipice
precipitate
precipitation
precipitous
precipitously
precis
precise

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Precipitous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/precipitous
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