(~er, ~est, ~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
A ~ slope rises at a very sharp angle and is difficult to go up.
San Francisco is built on 40 hills and some are very ~.
...a narrow, ~-sided valley.
ADJ
~ly
The road climbs ~ly, with good views of Orvieto through the trees.
...~ly terraced valleys.
...houses with ~ly sloping roofs.
ADV: ADV with v
2.
A ~ increase or decrease in something is a very big increase or decrease.
Consumers are rebelling at ~ price increases.
= sharp
ADJ
~ly
Unemployment is rising ~ly.
ADV: ADV with v
3.
If you say that the price of something is ~, you mean that it is expensive. (INFORMAL)
The annual premium can be a little ~, but will be well worth it if your dog is injured.
...green beans ~ed in olive oil.
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ, V n, V-ed