precipitously

An adverb meaning "very steeply," "abruptly," or "in a sudden and dramatic manner." It can describe a physical steep drop (e.g., a cliff) or a figurative sudden change (e.g., a decline in value or a hasty decision made without careful thought).

deAdverb, das „sehr steil“, „plötzlich“ oder „auf jähe und drastische Weise“ bedeutet. Es kann einen physischen steilen Abhang (z. B. eine Klippe) oder eine bildliche plötzliche Veränderung beschreiben (z. B. einen Wertverfall oder eine überstürzte, unüberlegte Entscheidung).ruНаречие, означающее «очень круто», «внезапно» или «резким и драматичным образом». Может описывать физический крутой спуск (например, обрыв) или образное внезапное изменение (например, падение стоимости или поспешное решение, принятое без тщательного обдумывания).esAdverbio que significa «muy abruptamente», «de repente» o «de manera marcada y dramática». Puede describir un descenso físico muy empinado (como un acantilado) o un cambio repentino en sentido figurado (como una caída de valor o una decisión apresurada tomada sin pensarlo mucho).frAdverbe signifiant « de manière très raide », « soudainement » ou « de façon brusque et dramatique ». Il peut décrire une descente physique très pentue (comme une falaise) ou un changement soudain au sens figuré (comme une chute de valeur ou une décision hâtive prise sans réflexion approfondie).ptAdvérbio que significa «muito íngreme», «de repente» ou «de forma brusca e dramática». Pode descrever uma descida física íngreme (como um precipício) ou uma mudança figurada súbita (como uma queda de preço ou uma decisão apressada, tomada sem reflexão cuidadosa).zh副词，表示“非常陡峭地”，也指“突然地”或“急剧而戏剧性地”。可描述物理上的陡坡（如悬崖），也可用于比喻突然的变化（如价格暴跌或未经深思的仓促决定）。arظرف يعني «بشكل شديد الانحدار» أو «فجأة» أو «بطريقة حادة ومفاجئة». يصف الانحدار المادي الحاد (مثل منحدر أو جرف) أو التغير المفاجئ المجازي (مثل انهيار الأسعار أو قرار متسرع يُتخذ دون تفكير متأنٍّ).

1. Steeply or sharply C1 formal

   In a way that is very steep or vertical.

   • The cliff dropped precipitously into the ocean.
   • The path descended precipitously through the mountain pass.
   • The terrain rose precipitously ahead of them.

   deSteilruКрутоesde manera abrupta o verticalfrÀ pic, abruptementptIngremezh陡峭地arبشكل شديد الانحدار

   Synonyme: abruptlysharplysteeplyvertically

   Antonyme: gentlygradually

2. Suddenly or abruptly C1 formal

   In a way that happens very quickly and unexpectedly.

   • The stock market fell precipitously after the announcement.
   • Her health declined precipitously over the winter.
   • The temperature dropped precipitously overnight.

   dePlötzlichruРезкоesde repente, abruptamentefrsoudainement, brusquementptRepentinamentezh突然地arبشكل مفاجئ

   Synonyme: abruptlyhastilyprecipitatelysuddenlyunexpectedly

   Antonyme: gradually

3. Hastily or rashly C2 formal

   In a way that is done too quickly without careful thought.

   • He acted precipitously without considering the consequences.
   • She resigned precipitously after the disagreement.
   • The decision was made precipitously, leading to many problems.

   deÜbereiltruПоспешноesprecipitadamentefrde manière précipitée / hâtivementptPrecipitadamentezh轻率地arبِتَسَرُّعٍ

   Synonyme: carelesslyhastilyheedlesslyimpetuouslyimpulsivelyrashlythoughtlessly

   Antonyme: carefullycautiouslydeliberatelyprudentlythoughtfully

• more precipitously comparative form
• most precipitously superlative form