precipitously (C1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /prɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/
Definition
In a way that is sudden, extremely steep, or very rapid.
Examples
The path down the mountain sloped precipitously.
The company's profits fell precipitously in the last quarter.
She leaned precipitously over the railing to get a better view.
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