/ Thesaurus / S Synonyms of steeper Find synonyms for: Noun1. steeper, vesselusage: a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steepingAdjective1. steep (vs. gradual), abrupt, precipitous, sharp, bluff, bold, sheer, heavy, perpendicular, steepish, steep-sided, vertical#1, perpendicularusage: having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs"2. exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious, immoderate (vs. moderate)usage: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending"3. steep, high (vs. low)usage: of a slope; set at a high angle; "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow"WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: kiln Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language