DECLIVITY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

declivity

noun

di-ˈkli-və-tē

Definition of declivity

as in downhill

a downward slope the cabin is precariously perched on a declivity of the mountain's northern face

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Recent Examples of declivity Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity. — Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Still one of the hottest downhill destination in the Europe right now?

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Pogacar reached the summit first, and Vingegaard tried to claw back his 30-second deficit in the downhill.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of downhill

Noun

Many individuals may unknowingly be entitled to American or Canadian citizenship through birth or descent, a valuable inheritance often overlooked.

— Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
According to Guide to Iceland, Nolan primarily used the country’s dramatic landscapes for the story’s more otherworldly sequences, including Odysseus’ descent into the Underworld and his encounter with the Cyclops.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of descent

Noun

The overall graduation rate for non-transfer students — measured as the percentage of students who completed their degrees in six years — has bounced back after a slight dip in 2022 and 2023.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
For Tesla, the dip has come despite signs of a rebound in its core auto business.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Definition of dip

Noun

An analysis from the Florida Policy Institute shows that the SNAP caseload has dropped in every Florida county, including a 10% decline in Miami-Dade County, from July 2025 to December 2026.

— Austin Horn July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Investing in nature is crucial for building resilient food systems, combating malnutrition, and preventing economic decline.

— Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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