English Explanatory Dictionary

precipitously

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a precipitous manner.
  2. Abruptly; quickly.
  3. At a sharp upwards angle.

Pronunciation

/pɹɪˈsɪ.pɪ.təs.li/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-precipitously.wav

Word forms

precipitously more precipitously most precipitously

Etymology

From precipitous + -ly.

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