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steeply Synonyms

Another word for steeply

Choosing another word for steeply depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 sharply over the past decade."

Strongest
sharply
dramatically
Strong
drastically
rapidly
markedly
considerably
substantially

• adverb (Context 2)

At a sharp, nearly vertical angle or incline.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
sharply
abruptly
precipitously
Strong
sheerly
perpendicularly

Opposites of steeply

The opposite of steeply shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

gently
gradually
slightly
marginally
moderately
slowly
flatly
See all opposites of steeply

• Nearby Words

steeple
steeplechaser
steepled
steeply
steepness
steer
steerable

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