steep

The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

“a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient”

Expensive

“Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep.”

Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.

(of the rake of a ship's mast, or a car's windshield) resulting in a mast or windshield angle that strongly diverges from the perpendicular

“The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior. http//legacy.sandiegouniontribune.com/uniontrib/20070303/news_lz1dd3maynard.html”

A liquid used in a steeping process

“Corn steep has many industrial uses.”

A rennet bag.

(middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.

“The tea is steeping.”

To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.

“The learned of the nation were steeped in Latin.”