Synonyms for precipitously
- adverb
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Adverb
1. Carelessly — in a precipitous manner. done with a lack of proper decorum, or without adequate thought, care or concern for…
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a precipitous manner. done with a lack of proper decorum, or without adequate thought, care or concern for consequenses.
Example sentences
- rash I got a rash on my hands from dishwasher detergent.
- carelessly Science can be dangerous when applied carelessly.
- impulsively He told his wife to stop impulsively shopping.
- rashly Why act rashly? Wait until tomorrow.
- sharply The road bends sharply to the right at this point.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| precipitously | rising | |
| rash | rising | |
| carelessly | rising | |
| impulsively | rising | |
| rashly | steady | |
| sharply | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- rash1
- 6 letters
- rashly
- 7 letters
- sharply2, hastily3
- 10 letters
- carelessly3
- 11 letters
- impulsively4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sharply2 = 2 syllables).