Antonyms for steep

Antonyms for (adj) steep

Main entry: steep

Definition: having a sharp inclination

Usage: the steep attic stairs; steep cliffs

Antonyms: gradual

Definition: (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt


Antonyms: parallel

Definition: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting


Antonyms: oblique

Definition: slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled


Antonyms: dull

Definition: not having a sharp edge or point


Antonyms: dull

Definition: not keenly felt


Antonyms: natural

Definition: (of a musical note) being neither raised nor lowered by one chromatic semitone


Antonyms: flat

Definition: (of a musical note) lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone


Antonyms: light

Definition: of comparatively little physical weight or density


Antonyms: light

Definition: psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles


Antonyms: light

Definition: not great in degree or quantity or number


Antonyms: light

Definition: (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average


Antonyms: light

Definition: of little intensity or power or force


Antonyms: light

Definition: of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment


Antonyms: timid

Definition: showing fear and lack of confidence


Main entry: steep

Definition: of a slope; set at a high angle

Usage: note the steep incline; a steep roof sheds snow

Antonyms: low

Definition: a low level or position or degree


Antonyms: low spirits

Definition: a state of mild depression


Antonyms: low

Definition: literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension


Antonyms: low

Definition: less than normal in degree or intensity or amount


Antonyms: low, low-pitched

Definition: used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency


Main entry: usurious, exorbitant, extortionate, unconscionable, steep, outrageous

Definition: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

Usage: exorbitant rent; extortionate prices; spends an outrageous amount on entertainment; usurious interest rate; unconscionable spending

Antonyms: moderate

Definition: being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme


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