(steep-ly) 2 syllables

Definition


adverb.
1 in a manner having a sharp rise or highly inclined slope; 2 in a manner greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

Example Sentence

Prices are mounting steeply.

Synonyms

sharply; extremely; headlong

Antonyms

gradual

Rhymes

  • cheaply
  • deeply
  • leapley
  • steeply