What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
declivitous
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the declivitous mountain trail. [declivitous: adjective]
Example
The car picked up speed on the declivitous road. [declivitous: adjective]
sheer
Example
The climbers were intimidated by the sheer rock face. [sheer: adjective]
Example
The car barely made it up the sheer hill. [sheer: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sheer is more commonly used than declivitous in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between declivitous and sheer?
Both declivitous and sheer are formal words, but sheer is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
