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).

• 🇷🇺Наречие, 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).

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.

   🇷🇺Круто

   Synonyms: abruptlysharplysteeplyvertically

   Antonyms: 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.

   🇷🇺Резко

   Synonyms: abruptlyhastilyprecipitatelysuddenlyunexpectedly

   Antonyms: 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.

   🇷🇺Поспешно

   Synonyms: carelesslyhastilyheedlesslyimpetuouslyimpulsivelyrashlythoughtlessly

   Antonyms: carefullycautiouslydeliberatelyprudentlythoughtfully

• more precipitously comparative form
• most precipitously superlative form