Steeply

/ˈstiːpli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a steep manner; with a sharp or high slope.

The path rose steeply up the mountain side.

To a great degree; sharply or abruptly.

The prices of the goods increased steeply after the inflation.

With a sudden or severe change or transition.

The temperature dropped steeply overnight.

Derived from the adjective 'steep'.

steeply in debt

Having a large amount of debt.

steeply discounted

Offered at a significantly reduced price.

steep

having a sharp inclination.

incline

a slope or slant.

gradient

a rate of inclination or slope.

Drastically or suddenly.

The prices went steeply up after the new tax.

In a extreme manner.

He steeply cut the project budget.