precipitous
adjective
of the nature of or characterized by precipices.
precipitously
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a word derived from
precipitous.
Example Sentences
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Data also show that retention rates have fallen under Luna after rising precipitously toward the end of Villanueva’s tenure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
That momentum didn’t last: As of this writing, the token has dropped precipitously from its peak valuation to a bottom-feeding price of $1.30.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
In Sudan, El Nino is blamed for delaying crucial rains that have led water levels in the Nile to drop precipitously.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
According to a Washington Post report, revenues dropped precipitously when he announced the change and then completely cratered when his name was added.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
He followed Hollis's pink truck down a newly paved side street that sloped up precipitously, causing the Hearse's worn-out engine to rev for its very life.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
