Definitions of precipitous

1. Precipitously.

2. Steep, like a precipice; as, a precipitous cliff or mountain.

3. Headlong; as, precipitous fall.

4. Hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate; as, precipitous attempts.

5. Very steep; descending rapidly.

6. Like a precipice: very steep: hasty: rash.

7. Similar to a precipice.

8. Headlong in motion.

9. Very steep; headlong; hasty. See Precipice.

10. Very steep; abrupt; dangerous; hasty; rash.