declivitous

[ dih-kliv-i-tuhs ]

adjective

1. having a somewhat steep downward slope.

Other Words From

• de·clivi·tous·ly adverb
• nonde·clivi·tous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of declivitous¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; declivit(y) + -ous

Example Sentences

Then, wheeling, they bore him company up the declivitous road.

From Project Gutenberg

Brother to the Comanche, the Shoshone rode his horse over rocks and ravines, up declivitous ways and almost impossible passes.

From Project Gutenberg

The road proved quite as rough and declivitous as its reputation.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• abrupt
• arduous
• hilly
• lofty
• precipitous