Synonyms of precipitous
10 similar words
Another word for precipitous is headlong. Other synonyms of precipitous are precipitant.
Synonyms and similar words for precipitous
adjectiveSteep, like a precipice.
- brantSteep, precipitous.
- steepdown
- steep-to
adjectiveHeadlong.
- headlongPrecipitous.
- precipitantInclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration; hasty, impulsive, rash.
adjectiveHasty; rash; quick; sudden.
- heedlessUnaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- hotheadedPertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness; (of a person) easily excited or angered.
- impetuous
- subitaneous
adjectiveSudden.
- abruptExtremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.
Meaning of precipitous
- adjective Steep, like a precipice.
- adjective Headlong.
- adjective Hasty; rash; quick; sudden.
precipitous in other languages
Questions about synonyms of precipitous
- What is another word for precipitous?
- Precipitous has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as headlong and precipitant.
- What does precipitous mean?
- Precipitous means steep, like a precipice.
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