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precipitously Synonyms

Another word for precipitously

Choosing another word for precipitously depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Suddenly and dramatically; with extreme or hasty rapidity, especially in reference to a decline or fall.

Usage Example

"Housing prices in the region fell suddenly following the closure of the main factory."

Strongest
suddenly
precipitately
abruptly
Strong
dramatically
rapidly
hastily
rashly
headlong

• adverb (Context 2)

In a very steep, sheer, or perpendicular manner.

Usage Example

"The narrow mountain trail drops steeply into the canyon below."

Strongest
steeply
sharply
Strong
sheerly
abruptly
perpendicularly

Opposites of precipitously

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

gradually
slowly
steadily
gently
cautiously
deliberately
carefully
slightly
See all opposites of precipitously

• Nearby Words

precipitate
precipitation
precipitous
precipitously
precis
precise
precisely

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