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Steep

🔄 Synonyms of "Steep"

23 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
sharpnoun	Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
heavynoun	(of any physical thing) Having great weight.
exorbitant	Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.
highnoun	Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
boldverb	Courageous, daring.
absorbverb	(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.
bluffnoun	(countable or uncountable) An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio.
infuseverb	(transitive) To cause to become an element of something; to insert or fill.
precipitous	Steep, like a precipice
abruptverb	Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
plungeverb	(intransitive) To dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself.
engulfverb	(transitive) To surround; to cover; to submerge.
engrossverb	(transitive) To completely engage the attention of; to involve.
immerseverb	(transitive) To involve or engage deeply.
outrageous	Violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront.
immoderate	Not moderate; excessive.
extortionate	Greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
usurious	Exorbitant.
perpendicularnoun	(geometry) At or forming a right angle (to something).
unconscionable	Excessive, imprudent or unreasonable.
steepish	Somewhat steep
brewnoun	(transitive, intransitive) To make tea or coffee by mixing tea leaves or coffee beans with hot water.
sheernoun	(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.

↔️ Antonyms of "Steep"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
gradualnoun	Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Steep"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
immerse	(obsolete) Immersed; buried; sunk.
plungeverb	(intransitive) To dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself.
absorbverb	(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.
sharp	Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
engulfverb	(transitive) To surround; to cover; to submerge.
bold	Courageous, daring.
sheer	(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.
brewnoun	(transitive, intransitive) To make tea or coffee by mixing tea leaves or coffee beans with hot water.
perpendicular	(geometry) At or forming a right angle (to something).
high	Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
precipitous	Steep, like a precipice
infuseverb	(transitive) To cause to become an element of something; to insert or fill.
abrupt	Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
engrossverb	(transitive) To completely engage the attention of; to involve.
heavy	(of any physical thing) Having great weight.
extortionate	Greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
exorbitant	Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.
usurious	Exorbitant.
immoderate	Not moderate; excessive.
bluffnoun	(countable or uncountable) An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio.