Definition Synonyms Antonyms Examples

Synonyms

Immoderate Exorbitant Extortionate Outrageous Unconscionable Usurious Absorb Engross Engulf Immerse Plunge Soak up Infuse Perpendicular Precipitous Sharp Sheer Steep-sided Steepish Abrupt Bluff Bold Heavy High

Antonyms

Gradual

Definition Of Steep

  • greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  • devote (oneself) fully to
  • let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
  • a steep place (as on a hill)
  • having a sharp inclination
  • of a slope; set at a high angle

Syllables : steep

Pronunciation : stip

Example Sentences

  • steep the blossoms in oil. (verb)
  • steep the fruit in alcohol. (verb)
  • the steep attic stairs. (adjective)
  • steep cliffs. (adjective)
  • note the steep incline. (adjective)
  • a steep roof sheds snow. (adjective)