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 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.

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

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 path grew …

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

to soak in water or other liquid, as to soften, cleanse, or extract some constituent: to steep tea in boiling-hot water; to steep reeds for basket weaving. to wet thoroughly in or with a liquid;

Feb 10, 2026 · Noun steep (plural steeps) The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

Steep definition: Having a sharp inclination; precipitous.

noun A steep or precipitous place; an abrupt ascent or descent; a precipice. noun The process of steeping; the state of being steeped, soaked, or permeated: used chiefly in the phrase in steep.

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