steep · adjective
Sens et exemples
Très important et soudain, en parlant d’une hausse ou d’une baisse.
The steep rise in rent forced several small shops to close.
Sales suffered a steep decline after the cheaper alternative entered the market.
The second year brought an even steeper increase in the cost of materials.
The report tries to explain the steep fall in public confidence.
Formes
- steeper comparative
- steepest superlative