Definition
acclivous
adjective
- sloping upward; rising gradually
Usage: formal or technical; often used in geology, geography, or landscape description
Examples
- The acclivous terrain made the hike more challenging as we climbed higher.
- The acclivous slope of the hillside was covered with wildflowers.
- From the valley, the acclivous path led gradually toward the mountain ridge.
- The acclivous ground near the river provided good drainage for the crops.
- Geologists studied the acclivous formation of the ancient riverbed.