adjective. \ ˈstēp \ Essential Meaning of steep. 1 : almost straight up and down : rising or falling very sharply a steep slope/hillside The stairs are very steep. 2 : going up or down very quickly a steep drop/increase in prices.

How do you explain steepness?

having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc. (of a price or amount) unduly high; exorbitant: Those prices are too steep for me. extreme or incredible, as a statement or story. high or lofty.

Does steep mean low?

steep adjective (NOT GRADUAL)

A steep rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low: There has been a steep increase/rise in prices. She scrambled up the steep hillside and over the rocks.