Precipitous

Synonyms of precipitous

• abrupt
• sheer
• steep

Antonyms of precipitous

• gentle
• gradual
• slow

Collocations of precipitous

drop

Frequency: 70 %

The mountain had a precipitous drop on one side.

decline

Frequency: 60 %

The company experienced a precipitous decline in profits.

climb

Frequency: 50 %

The hikers faced a precipitous climb up the rocky cliff.

slope

Frequency: 45 %

The road followed a precipitous slope down to the valley below.

rise

Frequency: 40 %

The stock market saw a precipitous rise in prices.

Idiomatic Expressions for precipitous

• Phrase: take a precipitous turn
  Meaning: suddenly change direction in a steep and rapid manner
  Usage: The negotiations took a precipitous turn when one party walked out of the meeting.