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steeply Antonyms

Opposite of steeply

Because the opposite of steeply shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

By a very large or rapid amount, especially regarding a change in prices, costs, or statistics.

Usage Example

"Housing prices in the metropolitan area have risen gradually over the past decade."

Strongest
gradually
slightly
Strong
moderately
marginally
slowly

• adverb (Context 2)

At a sharp, nearly vertical angle or incline.

Usage Example

"The narrow mountain trail climbed gently toward the snow-covered pass."

Strongest
gently
gradually
Strong
slightly
flatly

Similar words to steeply

Words similar to steeply shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sharply
precipitously
abruptly
dramatically
rapidly
drastically
sheerly
markedly
See all synonyms of steeply

• Nearby Words

steep
steepen
steepled
steeply
steepness
steer
steerable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Steeply. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/steeply
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