PRECIPITOUS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word precipitous. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PRECIPITOUS
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| abrupt | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions • exceedingly sudden and unexpected • dangerously steep • surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner | ||||||
| precipitant | noun n | |||||
noun • an agent that causes a precipitate to form adjective satellite • done with very great haste and without due deliberation | ||||||
| brant | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward | ||||||
| hasty | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • excessively quick • done with very great haste and without due deliberation | ||||||
| headlong | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adverb • with the head before the body • at breakneck speed • in a hasty and foolhardy manner adjective satellite • excessively quick • with the head foremost | ||||||
| heedless | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • marked by or paying little heed or attention adjective satellite • characterized by careless unconcern | ||||||
| hotheaded | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • quickly aroused to anger • characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation | ||||||
| impetuous | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation • marked by violent force | ||||||
| overhasty | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • done with very great haste and without due deliberation | ||||||
| precipitate | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering adjective satellite • done with very great haste and without due deliberation verb • bring about abruptly • separate as a fine suspension of solid particles • fall from clouds • fall vertically, sharply, or headlong • hurl or throw violently | ||||||
| sharp | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point • having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing • (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone noun • a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named • a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point adverb • changing suddenly in direction and degree adjective satellite • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined • ending in a sharp point • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence • harsh • having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones • dangerously steep • very sudden and in great amount or degree • quick and forceful | ||||||
| subitaneous | adjective adj | |||||
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