Word of the DayAugust 12, 2024

precipitous

Definition

very steep or sudden and unpredictable, usually describing something bad

Example Usage

the retail store suffered a precipitous drop in sales

Synonyms

  • meteoric
  • abrupt
  • unexpected
  • rapid
  • swift
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