⛰️steep

adjective
/stiːp/

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example Sentences

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

Example Expressions

a steep price

Synonyms

sharp, precipitous, abrupt, high, costly

Antonyms

gentle, flat, moderate

Collocations

steep hill, steep slope, steep climb, steep price

More Example Sentences

The stairs are too steep to climb easily.

We were terrified to climb the steep stairs.

The stairs are too steep for him to climb easily.

Related Vocabularies

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able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

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