Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Precipitous

• (a.) Steep, like a precipice; as, a precipitous cliff or mountain.
• (a.) Headlong; as, precipitous fall.
• (a.) Hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate; as, precipitous attempts.

Synonyms of Precipitous

• Overhasty
• Headlong
• Abrupt
• Sharp
• Hasty
• Precipitate
• Precipitant
• Needlelike
• Incisive
• Knifelike
• Crisp
• Sharp-Worded
• Keen
• Disconnected
• Discriminating
• Tart
• Acuate
• Astute
• Acute
• Shrill
• Penetrating
• Piercing
• Shrewd
• Penetrative
• Steep
• High
• Sheer
• Hurried

Antonyms of Precipitous

• Level
• Low
• Slight
• Gradual
• Unhurried
• Easy
• Flat
• Gentle
• Horizontal

Homophones of Precipitous