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