precipitously

Definitions

In a way that is dangerously high or steep.

To an extent that is sudden, dramatic, or abrupt.

Examples

The stock market dropped precipitously after the company announced its quarterly losses.

The mountain path narrowed precipitously as we climbed higher toward the summit.

The temperature fell precipitously once the sun dipped below the horizon.

Synonyms

abruptly steeply sharply suddenly headlong vertically precariously

Antonyms

gradually gently slowly steadily cautiously deliberately moderately