precipitously
/prɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/
adverb
- 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.
- 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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