steep in

verb

steeped in; steeping in; steeps in

1

: to make (someone) know and understand a lot about (something)

Prior to his trip, he spent a few weeks steeping himself in the language.

—often used as (be) steeped in

She was steeped in the classics.

2

—used as (be) steeped in to say that there is a lot of something associated with a place, time, etc.

an area steeped in history

Examples of steep in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, for those of us steeped in the tech field, there is quite a bit of head scratching going on. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

His new cinematic experience, for example, turns romantic ideas of the summer on their head to paint a contemporary portrait of longing for connection steeped in resignation. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

The Harlem novels are steeped in Whitehead’s sophisticated knowledge of his hometown. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026

The original hotel is more traditional and atmospheric, with about 130 rooms steeped in classic Alpine glamour. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Rhymes for steep in

• cheapen
• deepen
• marzipan