steeply

• Advérbio que significa 'de forma íngreme' ou 'em alto grau'. Costuma ser usado para descrever uma ladeira ou subida íngreme ou um aumento ou diminuição acentuada e rápida de quantidade, preço ou intensidade.

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.

   Ingreme

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

   Sinônimosabruptlyprecipitouslysharply

   Antônimosgentlygradually

2. Rapidly or dramaticallyB2formal

   In a way that increases or decreases quickly and significantly.

   Bruscamente

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

   Sinônimosdramaticallydrasticallyprecipitouslyrapidlysharplysuddenly

   Antônimosgentlygraduallymarginallyslowly