steep, abrupt, precipitous, sheer mean having an incline approaching the perpendicular. steep implies such sharpness of pitch that ascent or descent is very difficult.

steep adjective (TOO MUCH) informal (especially of prices) too much, or more than is reasonable:

To undergo a soaking in liquid: Let the tea steep for five minutes. n. 1. a. The act or process of steeping.

Definition of steep adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (comparative steeper, superlative steepest) (of a slope, hill, etc.) rising or falling quickly, not gradually. The …

Dec 14, 2025 · Noun steep (plural steeps) The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

STEEP definition: having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc. See examples of steep used in a sentence.

A steep increase or decrease in something is a very big increase or decrease. Consumers are rebelling at steep price increases.

Steep means sharply angled. When hiking trails lead straight up mountainsides, they've got a steep incline. Steep also means "to soak in," as in steeping a tea bag in boiling water.

STEEP meaning: 1 : almost straight up and down rising or falling very sharply; 2 : going up or down very quickly

steep adjective [-er/-est only] (TOO HIGH) (esp. of prices) too high; more than is reasonable: