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

• Hasty
• Overhasty
• Precipitate
• Precipitant
• Abrupt
• Sharp

Antonyms of Precipitous

Homophones of Precipitous