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

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

According to the Red Cross, extreme heat, poor air quality, and widespread foodborne illnesses have compounded into blood donations dropping precipitously, causing supply levels to plummet to a historic low. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 July 2026

Those flows then fell precipitously to levels too low for most sane boaters. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 July 2026

The zoo is facing headwinds as membership has declined precipitously and facilities have deteriorated, according to an Los Angeles County civil grand jury report. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Ubisoft stock has declined precipitously in the last five years, and there have been frequent talks of a sale or taking the company private, which have not materialized. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

New death sentences have dropped even more precipitously, with prosecutors in capital cases seeking them less often and jurors more likely to choose life in prison. — Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026