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.

Steep definition: Having a sharp inclination; precipitous.

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;

Jan 20, 2026 · Noun steep (plural steeps) The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

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.

Of a slope; set at a high angle " note the steep incline "; "a steep roof sheds snow " (of a cost) unreasonably high or excessive "The restaurant charged steep prices for basic dishes ";"; - …

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.