precipitously

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Adverbial precipitously has 2 senses

precipitously, sharply - very suddenly and to a great degree; "conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate"; "prices rose sharply"
precipitously - abruptly; in a precipitous manner; "the mountains rose precipitously from the shore"
Derived from adjective precipitous₃

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Precipitously

Definition:

Adverb

1. In a steep, rapid, or sudden manner.

2. In an unwise or rash manner, without careful consideration.

3. In an abrupt or immediate way.

Sample Sentences:

1. The hikers descended precipitously down the mountain slope.

2. The stock market fell precipitously, causing panic among investors.

3. He made a precipitously decision without thinking about the consequences.

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