The population of the region dropped precipitously over the last decades, which prompted action by the local authorities to promote higher birth rates and attract immigration.
Source: tatoeba (5485344)
Precipitously
/pɹɪˈsɪ.pɪ.təs.li/
Synonyms for "precipitously" (42 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Adverb(3 words)
Strong matches (12)
furiouslyhead over heelsheadfirstheadlongheedlesslyhelter skelterholus bolushurry scurryimpetuouslyimpulsivelylike mad
Adverb(1 words)
Related words (21)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abruptly, all at once, all of a sudden, bang, carelessly.
- Sentence evidence is available for precipitously, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "precipitously".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "precipitously"
Keep "precipitously" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "precipitously" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "precipitously", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "precipitously" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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More general
2 entriesdegree adverbmanner adverb
More specific
7 entriesCollocations
5 entriesdecline precipitouslyfall precipitouslyincrease precipitouslyplummet precipitouslyrise precipitously
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Jeff Worn, the Vice President of the South Georgia Pecan Company in Valdosta, Georgia, one of the largest pecan producers in the world, says the Chinese bought about 31 to 36 million kilograms last year, a third of the entire U.S. pecan crop last year. He says that has raised the price of pecans precipitously.
Source: tatoeba (12233850)
Population dropped to the lowest point in five millennia. State resources declined precipitously. In many strategic and formerly prosperous areas, there were tax revenue losses of 90 percent or more in less than a single lifetime.
Source: wiktionary
Never will I visit it again; it is a place of evil omen.' After a very brief halt for breakfast we pressed on with such good will that by two o'clock in the afternoon we were at the foot of the vast wall of rock that formed the lip of the volcano, and which at this point towered up precipitously above us for fifteen hundred or two thousand feet.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "precipitously"?
Closest matches include abruptly, all at once, all of a sudden, bang, carelessly.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "precipitously"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.