precipitous; having a very steep or nearly vertical slope

cliff; steep precipice

sheer cliffs and precipitous rock faces; describes mountains that are tall and dangerously steep

Describes the slight chill in the air during early spring; pierces through to the bone

(literary) describes a slight chill in the air, especially when referring to a cold spring breeze

describing mountains that are high and precipitous; lofty and steep

High and steep; describing mountain peaks that are tall and ruggedly upright

to stand tall and steep; to rise vertically like a cliff

steep and dangerous; precipitous

(literary) very cold; chilly; used to describe a biting or piercing coldness

high and steep, as of cliffs or mountains; (bound form) abrupt terrain

steep and straight; sheer

(of wind) strong and bitterly cold

high and steep; towering and precarious terrain that is tall and rugged

(literary) bitter or sharp, especially in reference to cold wind or biting speech; stern; severe; grim

(literary) stern and irritable; impatient or quick-tempered

harsh and biting cold; chilling; piercing

cruel; relentless; ruthless; describing a person's behavior or a government's laws as harsh and lacking in kindness

(literary) beautiful and elegant in appearance

forceful and ornate in style; rigorous and beautiful (used mainly for writing or calligraphy)

stern and biting in tone or manner

strict and unkind; relentless; severe

Describes mountain terrain that is high and steep

steep and high mountain cliffs; sheer rock walls

Used to describe writing that is stylish, gracefully winding, and full of character; beautiful.