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sloping

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɫoʊpɪŋ// UK //slˈəʊpɪŋ// slop·ing

adj. having a surface that is tilted or slanted rather than flat or level.

adj. inclined or slanted in direction or position; not horizontal or vertical. Often used to describe terrain, roofs, or handwriting.


SIMPLE

The house was built on a sloping hill.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect designed a sloping roof to prevent heavy snow from piling up during the winter months.

COMPLEX

The vineyard occupies a south-facing sloping site, which ensures the vines receive maximum sunlight and benefit from natural drainage throughout the growing season.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'appears'.

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