Steepest

[Zipporah Schumaker]

(of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle:

Steepest: The adjective "steep" describes a variety of heightened or extreme qualities across different contexts:

• Slope: Indicates a sharp incline, almost vertical, like a hill or stairs.
• Price: Refers to an exorbitantly high cost that seems unreasonable.
• Statement or Story: Describes extreme or unbelievable scenarios.
• Height or Loftiness: Evokes a high or elevated status, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.

Think of "steepest" like a slide at the playground. If a slide is really steep, it goes almost straight down and you slide down super fast. Now, imagine several slides next to each other, each one is steeper than the other. The one that goes almost straight down and makes you slide the fastest is the "steepest" slide among them.

[Jason Yan]

A steep rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low:

Here are some examples of sentences using the word "steepest":

• The hikers faced their biggest challenge on the steepest part of the trail.
• Among all the roller coasters in the park, the one with the steepest drop was the most thrilling.
• The steepest hill in town is a test for even the most experienced cyclists.
• The prices at the downtown store have the steepest markup.
• She climbed the steepest mountain to prove her endurance to herself.
• The steepest learning curve was in mastering the new software.
• They drove up the steepest road to reach the summit.
• The steepest decline in sales happened in the last quarter.
• The route with the steepest ascent was chosen for the mountain climbing challenge.
• The steepest price increase occurred in the housing market.