steeply

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of steeply That’s the kind of Ground Floor stock that can compound steeply over time. Jeffrey Hirsch, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025 Popular Amazon brands like Cushionaire, Trendy Queen, and Lillusory are also steeply discounted right now, with plenty of fall-friendly fashion picks that will last you well into December. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 These Lucky Brand ankle booties are steeply marked down right now, and with their chic, timeless design, they’re bound to complement any fall outfit. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 To the east, mountains climb steeply to the Divide; to the south and west lies a big sagebrush plateau; and to the north, gently rolling foothills run to the horizon, with sagebrush tall er than a man’s head in the draws. Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025 Currently, coal provides about 16% of the United States’ electricity, a share that has fallen steeply in recent years as the cost of natural gas, wind and solar energy has come down, and anti-pollution regulations have helped to convince utilities to close coal power plants. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025 The path into the cave descended steeply, and the ceiling lowered so that everyone had to bend and then squat. Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025 The vineyard is steeply sloped in spots, and Casanueva thinks the top part might be ideal for merlot. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025 From my new vantage point, the trail plummeted steeply down before climbing again, over a mass of boulders and loose slate to reach Le Rocher Blanc at 9,600 feet. Anna Richards, Outside, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeply
sharply
Adverb
  • The Monégasque angled it sharply across the court.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • But with the region’s senior population projected to grow sharply in the coming decades, faith communities are stepping up to fill critical gaps — offering personal connection and culturally rooted care that larger systems can’t provide.
    Carli Teproff, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Steeply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeply. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on steeply

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!