steeply

• Adverbe signifiant « à un angle prononcé » ou « à un degré élevé ». Il est généralement utilisé pour décrire une pente raide ou une augmentation/diminution importante et rapide d'une quantité, d'un prix ou d'une intensité.

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.

   À angle vif

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

   Synonymesabruptlyprecipitouslysharply

   Antonymesgentlygradually

2. Rapidly or dramaticallyB2formal

   In a way that increases or decreases quickly and significantly.

   fortement, en forte hausse/baisse

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

   Synonymesdramaticallydrasticallyprecipitouslyrapidlysharplysuddenly

   Antonymesgentlygraduallymarginallyslowly