Synonyms of precipitously

precipitously

adverb

as in hastily

with excessive or careless speed

the sight of swimmers exiting the water precipitously when some joker shouted "Shark!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hastily
• hurriedly
• precipitately
• impulsively
• rashly
• cursorily
• abruptly
• automatically
• headlong
• hotfoot
• recklessly
• impatiently
• impetuously
• on the spur of the moment
• suddenly
• haphazardly
• headily
• spontaneously
• headfirst
• pell-mell
• thoughtlessly
• glancingly
• hotheadedly
• offhandedly
• offhand
• impromptu

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deliberately
• slowly
• designedly
• circumspectly
• tentatively
• hesitantly
• haltingly
• hesitatingly
• studiedly
• leisurely
• calculatingly
• falteringly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precipitously

Because borrowing rates are unlikely to drop precipitously in the near term, a catalyst for an auto sales boom remains elusive. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Water levels dropping so precipitously threaten entire Western communities and economies, but many can’t help but be awed by how quickly Glen Canyon has recovered ecologically as the water receded. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026

That lead has sustained in math, but in reading, Florida’s scores dropped precipitously from 2022 to 2024. — Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

In fact, the number of OEMs that reported being satisfied with their reshoring results dropped precipitously in 2026 to 65 percent, down from 96 percent in 2025. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

When the days are hot and sticky, the motivation to cook tends to drop precipitously. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Unfortunately, Cruz’s numbers dipped precipitously in the second half of the season and the Rays were bounced from the playoffs by the Red Sox in the division series. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026

In the past decade or so, happiness rates have declined precipitously for unmarried adults—regardless of education level—much more so than for those who are married, Yifeng Wan, a researcher at the University of Virginia, has found. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Across from the bed, the ceiling sloped precipitously, with a dormer cut into it. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026