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steepest

The correct spelling is steepest.

How to pronounce steepest

adjective

Say it like: Stee-pes-t

The correct spelling is steepest. Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical. For example: "a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient"

Usage Examples

a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient

Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep.

The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior. http//legacy.sandiegouniontribune.com/uniontrib/20070303/news_lz1dd3maynard.html

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
  2. 2.Expensive
  3. 3.Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
  4. 4.(of the rake of a ship's mast, or a car's windshield) resulting in a mast or windshield angle that strongly diverges from the perpendicular

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