precipitously
In a precipitous mannerIn a precipitous manner.: Abruptly, perilously, sharply, steeply, severely
Meaning
3 sensesIn a precipitous manner.
Abruptly, perilously, sharply, steeply, severely
In the west of Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher drop precipitously into the North Atlantic.
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
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
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Forms
more precipitously, most precipitously| Comparative | more precipitously Lesson |
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| Superlative | most precipitously |
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Synonyms
5 synonyms- very suddenly and to a great degree:sharply
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb