Steep implies such sharpness of pitch that ascent or descent is very difficult. Sheer adjective (thin) sheer clothing or material is so thin, light, and delicate that you can see through it See examples of sheer used in a sentence. Definition of sheer adjective from the oxford advanced learner's dictionary [only before noun] used to emphasize the size, degree or amount of something The area is under threat from the sheer number of tourists using it
We were impressed by the sheer size of the cathedral. Sheer [size, strength, expanse, number, weight, amount, force], [amazed, surprised, overwhelmed] by the sheer [size] of it, that was sheer stupidity!, more. Boardwalks along the beach in seaside heights, belmar and other towns on the jersey shore were blown away Amusement parks, arcades and restaurants all but vanished Bridges to barrier islands buckled, preventing residents from even inspecting the damage to their property. Some common synonyms of sheer are abrupt, precipitous, and steep
