steeply

• Adverb, das 'in steilem Winkel' oder 'in hohem Maße' bedeutet. Es beschreibt meist einen steilen Abhang oder einen starken, schnellen Anstieg bzw. Rückgang von Menge, Preis oder Intensität.

An adverb meaning 'at a sharp angle' or 'to a high degree.' It is commonly used to describe a sharp incline or a significant, rapid increase or decrease in quantity, price, or intensity.

1. B1formal

   In a way that rises or falls at a sharp angle.

   Steil

   • The path climbed steeply up the mountain.
   • The road descended steeply into the valley.
   • The roof sloped steeply, making it difficult to walk on.

   Synonymeabruptlyprecipitouslysharply

   Antonymegentlygradually

2. Rapidly or dramaticallyB2formal

   In a way that increases or decreases quickly and significantly.

   Steil

   • Stock prices fell steeply after the announcement.
   • The temperature dropped steeply overnight.
   • Unemployment rose steeply during the recession.

   Synonymedramaticallydrasticallyprecipitouslyrapidlysharplysuddenly

   Antonymegentlygraduallymarginallyslowly