ACCLIVITIES Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

acclivities

noun

plural of acclivity

as in hills

an upward slope the steep acclivity was especially daunting for the novice hikers

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Just a half-hour north of San Diego, the property is comprised of over 600 acres of hills, meadows, Japanese gardens, and citrus groves, including 30 miles of private hiking trails and five acres of bio-intensive gardens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
By spring, green shoots sprouted on the hills above the Rio Ruidoso.

— Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of hills

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The hiking area is extremely dangerous and known for steep inclines, loose gravel and falling rocks, according to the Italian Alpine Rescue unit, which told CNN that more than 80 people died in the Dolomites in 2026 so far.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Lemmo With this kind of kit, the Lemmo 3 should be up to the task of tackling steep inclines and all manner of rough terrain.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

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