precipitously

/prɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/
adverb
  1. In a very steep way.
    • The land rose precipitously from the riverbank, making it hard to climb.
    • The trail dropped precipitously down the mountainside.
    • The road curved precipitously around the edge of the gorge.
  2. In a sudden, hasty, or unplanned way.
    • She ended the relationship precipitously, leaving many questions unanswered.
    • He quit his job precipitously, without having another one lined up.
    • The temperature fell precipitously overnight, catching everyone off guard.
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