Overview of noun steeper

The noun steeper has 1 sense

• steeper -- (a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping)

Overview of adj steep

The adj steep has 3 senses

• steep -- (having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs")


• exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious -- (greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending")


• steep -- (of a slope; set at a high angle; "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow")