1. precipitous - Adjective
2. precipitous - Adjective Satellite
Steep, like a precipice; as, a precipitous cliff or mountain.
Headlong; as, precipitous fall.
Hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate; as, precipitous attempts.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe plausible outcomes range from the gradual and benign to the more precipitous and damaging. Timothy Geithner
We Americans are world leaders and we must lead by example - particularly in times that require careful deliberation before any precipitous action - lest we fail to walk in the shoes of those we might injure. Peter Yarrow
an abrupt canyon Source: Internet
the precipitous rapids of the upper river Source: Internet
the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings Source: Internet
a sharp drop Source: Internet