steep 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
having a sharp inclination
Examples
- 1.steep cliffs
- 2.the steep attic stairs
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
steeply 1
adverb
in a steep manner
EnglishAntonym
gradual 2
adjective
(of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
Derivationally related form
steepness 1
noun
the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
Also see
vertical 1
adjective
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
Similar_to
abrupt 3
adjective
extremely steep
bluff 1
adjective
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
heavy 21
adjective
sharply inclined
perpendicular 3
adjective
so steep as to be nearly veritcal
steepish 1
adjective
somewhat steep
