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steepness Synonyms

Another word for steepness

Choosing another word for steepness depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of rising or falling sharply; the degree of inclination of a slope, gradient, or curve.

Usage Example

"The extreme precipitousness of the mountain trail forced the hikers to pause frequently to catch their breath."

Strongest
precipitousness
sheerness
Strong
abruptness
gradient
inclination
declivity
acclivity
Weak
pitch

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being excessively high, expensive, or demanding, especially regarding prices, rates, or requirements.

Usage Example

"Many prospective buyers were deterred by the exorbitance of the new property taxes."

Strongest
exorbitance
Strong
expensiveness
costliness
extravagance
excessiveness

Opposites of steepness

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

flatness
affordability
levelness
cheapness
moderation
gradualness
reasonableness
shallowness
See all opposites of steepness

• Nearby Words

steeplechaser
steepled
steeply
steepness
steer
steerable
steerage

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