Steep Synonyms and Antonyms

stēp
So sharply inclined as to be almost perpendicular
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. abrupt
  2. precipitous
  3. sheer
  4. exorbitant
  5. perpendicular
  6. bold
  7. acclivitous
  8. arduous
  9. declivitous
  10. sloping
  11. immoderate
  12. extortionate
  13. inclined
  14. perpendicular: (slang)excessive
  15. outrageous
  16. unconscionable
  17. usurious
Antonyms:
  1. moderate
  2. gradual
  3. inexpensive
  4. gentle
  5. mild
  6. cheap
Vastly exceeding a normal limit, as in cost
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. sky-high
  2. stiff
  3. stratospheric
  4. unconscionable

Words Related to Steep

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. horizontal
  2. big
  3. usual
  4. steeply
  5. steep-slope
  6. steepish
  7. narrow
  8. slippery
  9. slope
  10. chossy
  11. slabby
  12. steep-sided
  13. grassy
  14. near-vertical
  15. scree

Steep Sentence Examples

  • She screamed again as she tumbled down a steep hill.

  • Down these steep slopes we used to coast.

  • At the end of the hall, a steep set of stairs led to the attic.

  • She followed him across the valley and up a steep slope.

  • Jim stopped sometimes to rest, for the climb was rather steep and tiresome.

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