steeper
Harder to climb
Steeper is the comparative form of steep—more sharply inclined or more extreme.
A mountain trail may be steeper than expected.
Prices or demands can be steeper than seems reasonable.
A steeper is also a container for soaking things: Put the tea leaves in the steeper.
Angled rising surface
descent · decline · slope · ramp · acclivity · declivity · angle · tilt
Professional summit climber
- alpinistHigh-peak climber
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
expedition · carabiner · crampons · rope · belay · pitch · ledge · bivouac
Rate velocity changes
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
- spikeSharp rise or point
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
exponential · sharper · curve · inflation · growth · rise · progression · amplification
Device for steeping tea
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- percolateFilter through gradually
- dripLiquid falling slowly
- filterPorous separation device
kettle · teapot · loose-leaf · immersion · extraction · saturation · strength · concentrate
Steamed Japanese green tea
- oolongSemi-oxidized tea variety
- matchaPowdered Japanese green tea
- jasmineAromatic climbing plant
- chaiSpiced milk tea
herbal · pu-erh · rooibos · tisane · camellia · ceremony · ritual · aroma
Costing much money
- costlyHigh in price
- premiumAdded cost for better
- overpricedCosting more than warranted
- exorbitantUnreasonably high, as costs
pricey · hefty · inflated · unreasonable · markup · gouging · fare · fee
incline
Angled rising surface
rise · descent · decline · slope · ramp · acclivity · declivity · angle · tilt · drop
mountaineer
Professional summit climber
altitude · expedition · carabiner · crampons · rope · belay · pitch · ledge · bivouac · ridge
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
- spikeSharp rise or point
jump · exponential · sharper · curve · inflation · growth · rise · progression · amplification · mounting
infuser
Device for steeping tea
filter · kettle · teapot · loose-leaf · immersion · extraction · saturation · strength · concentrate · timing
sencha
Steamed Japanese green tea
chai · herbal · pu-erh · rooibos · tisane · camellia · ceremony · ritual · aroma · antioxidants
expensive
Costing much money
- costlyHigh in price
- premiumAdded cost for better
- overpricedCosting more than warranted
exorbitant · pricey · hefty · inflated · unreasonable · markup · gouging · fare · fee · toll
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
grind · latte · cappuccino · mocha · arabica · robusta · macchiato · ristretto · americano · caffeine
- steep hillAbrupt upward slope
- steep learning curveDifficult initial skill acquisition
- church steeplePointed tower on sanctuary
- steep slopeAbrupt rise in terrain
- steep climbSharply angled upward path
- steep cliffsSharp vertical rock formations
steep, steeple, steeped, steeping, steeply, steepness, steepest, steepen, steepening