STEEPEST Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word steepest. (close relations)
steepness
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utmost | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the greatest possible degree adjective satellite • of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity • (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order | ||||||||
acutest | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course • of an angle; less than 90 degrees noun • a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation adjective satellite • extremely sharp or severe • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • ending in a sharp point • of critical importance and consequence | ||||||||
highest | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • greater than normal in quantity or amount • (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') • used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency noun • a lofty level or position or degree • an air mass of higher than normal pressure • a state of sustained elation • a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics • a high place • a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12 • a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed adverb • at a great altitude • in or to a high position, amount, or degree • in a rich manner • far up toward the source adjective satellite • standing above others in quality or position • happy and excited and energetic • (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted • slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana) | ||||||||
sharpest | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded. • Intelligent. • Higher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note). • Higher in pitch than required. • Having an intense, acrid flavour. • Sudden and intense. • Illegal or dishonest. • Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interests; shrewd. • Exact, precise, accurate; keen. • Offensive, critical, or acrimonious. • Stylish or attractive. • Observant; alert; acute. • Forming a small angle; especially, forming an angle of less than ninety degrees. • Steep; precipitous; abrupt. • (of a statement) Said of as extreme a value as possible. • Tactical; risky. • Piercing; keen; severe; painful. • Eager or keen in pursuit; impatient for gratification. • Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous. • Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty. • Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone; aspirated; unvoiced. • Hungry. | ||||||||
absorb | verbv | |||||||
verb • become imbued • take up mentally • take up, as of debts or payments • take in, also metaphorically • cause to become one with • suck or take up or in • devote (oneself) fully to • assimilate or take in • consume all of one's attention or time | ||||||||
engross | verbv | |||||||
verb • devote (oneself) fully to • consume all of one's attention or time | ||||||||
engulf | verbv | |||||||
verb • devote (oneself) fully to • flow over or cover completely | ||||||||
exorbitant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | ||||||||
extortionate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | ||||||||
immerse | verbv | |||||||
verb • thrust or throw into • devote (oneself) fully to • enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing • cause to be immersed | ||||||||
infuse | verbv | |||||||
verb • teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions • fill, as with a certain quality • undergo the process of infusion • let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse • introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes | ||||||||
outrageous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror • greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | ||||||||
plunge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a brief swim in water • a steep and rapid fall verb • thrust or throw into • drop steeply • dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity • begin with vigor • cause to be immersed • fall abruptly • immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate • devote (oneself) fully to | ||||||||
unconscionable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking a conscience • greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | ||||||||
usurious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | ||||||||
soak up | verbv | |||||||
verb • take in, also metaphorically • devote (oneself) fully to |