steepness Synonyms & Antonyms
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Common synonyms for steepness are abrupt, bold and precipitous. Words with the opposite meaning are easy and gentle.
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Steepness as an Adjective
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
a very steep rock face that is nearly impossible to climb
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going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
we would like to hire him, but his salary demands are just too steep
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Steepness in a Sentence
The steepness of the hill caused the accident.
a steep hill/road
the stairs were very steep
steep prices
a very steep rock face that is nearly impossible to climb
we would like to hire him, but his salary demands are just too steep
Word Forms & Grammar
steep·ish adjective
steep·ly adverb
steep·ness noun
steep
steeper
steepest
steepish
steeply
steepness
steepnesses
steepness (countable and uncountable, plural steepnesses)
Words That Rhyme With Steepness
Origin of Steepness
Origin 1: Middle English stepe, from Old English stēap high, steep, deep; akin to Old Frisian stāp steep, Middle High German stief stoop
Origin 2: From steep + -ness.
First Known Use
before 12th century
Steepness at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstēp/ |
| Meaning | having an incline approaching the perpendicular |
| Synonyms | abrupt, bold and precipitous |
| Antonyms | easy, gentle and gradual |
| Adverb | steeply |