Precipitous (8)
'precipitous' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for steep that I've seen before include "Sharply inclined" , "Almost perpendicular" , "Unreasonably dear - soak" , "Without the bounds of moderation" , "Soak thoroughly - precipitous" .)
'precipitous' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sheer that I've seen before include "Almost perpendicular or very thin" , "Diaphanous, filmy" , "avoid an unpleasant thing" , "Very fine like silk stockings" , "Very thin as in ladies' stockings" .)
(Other definitions for overhasty that I've seen before include "not looking before leaping" , "Too hurried" , "Too quick" , "Rash; too fast" , "too impulsive" .)
'precipitous' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for headlong that I've seen before include "Quickly" , "Let handle go in manner of falling" , "great haste" , "Rashly" , "In a hasty or rash way - falling thus?" .)