Precipitous Synonyms and Antonyms

prĭ-sĭpĭ-təs
So sharply inclined as to be almost perpendicular
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. abrupt
  2. hasty
  3. precipitate
  4. sheer
  5. steep
  6. bold
  7. quick
  8. rapid
  9. overhasty
  10. rash
  11. sharp
  12. precipitant
Antonyms:
  1. gradual
Having a keen point
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. craggy
  2. dizzying
Resembling a precipice; extremely steep.
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. steep

Words Related to Precipitous

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. horizontal
  2. steeply
  3. precipice
  4. steep-sided
  5. declivity
  6. steep-slope

Precipitous Sentence Examples

  • Roslin Castle is romantically situated on the beautifully wooded precipitous banks of the Esk.

  • A splendid range separates this dale from Wasdale and its tributary Mosedale, including Great Gable (2949 ft.), Pillar (2927), with the precipitous Pillar Rock on the Ennerdale flank and Steeple (2746).

  • Last night she risked her life climbing down a precipitous cliff in total darkness in an effort to save Billy Langstrom.

  • The Lyse Fjord, a branch of the Bukken Fjord, is a fine narrow inlet enclosed by precipitous mountains.

  • Owing to the precipitous character of the east coast few rivers of any size find their way to the sea in that direction.

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