Meaning

3 senses
  1. In a precipitous manner.

    Abruptly, perilously, sharply, steeply, severely

    In the west of Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher drop precipitously into the North Atlantic.

  2. Abruptly; with no notice or ceremony: in a sudden or hasty manner, instantly, quickly.

    Shortly after the conversation turned to the results of the recent election, John silently stood from the table, and without explanation, precipitously walked out on the dinner party.

    unerwartet

    стреми́тельноstremítelʹno

    abruptly; in a precipitous manner

  3. Done with a lack of proper decorum, or without adequate thought, care or concern for consequenses.

    In signing that contract without reading all of the provisions, I have performed what was a legal requirement most precipitously, leading me to wish that I had taken more care.

Translations

6 languages
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Deutsch
By meaning 1
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Forms

more precipitously, most precipitously
Comparativemore precipitously Lesson
Superlativemost precipitously

regular

Synonyms

5 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • very suddenly and to a great degree:sharply

Word family

1 related words

See also

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