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STEEP-SIDED Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word steep-sided. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word steep-sided. (close relations)
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abrupt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

• exceedingly sudden and unexpected

• dangerously steep

• surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner

perpendicular
adjectiveadj
adjective

• intersecting at or forming right angles

• at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

noun

• a straight line at right angles to another line

• a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting

• a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point

• an extremely steep face

adjective satellite

• so steep as to be nearly vertical

precipitous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• done with very great haste and without due deliberation

• dangerously steep

rugged
adjectiveadj
adjective

• sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

• having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface

adjective satellite

• topographically very uneven

• very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution

sharp
adjectiveadj
adjective

• keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point

• having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

• (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

noun

• a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

• a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

adverb

• changing suddenly in direction and degree

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• ending in a sharp point

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

• harsh

• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

• dangerously steep

• very sudden and in great amount or degree

• quick and forceful

sheer
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• straight up or down without a break

• completely

adjective satellite

• complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

• not mixed with extraneous elements

• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

• so thin as to transmit light

verb

• turn sharply; change direction abruptly

• cause to sheer

vertical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

• relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution

• upright in position or posture

noun

• something that is oriented vertically

• a vertical structural member as a post or stake

adjective satellite

• of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)

Best Hypernyms For STEEP-SIDED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for steep-sided, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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bank bluff crag escarpment hill incline precipice ridge

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