sloping

/ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
/ˈslʌʊpɪŋ/
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Definitions of sloping
  1. adjective
    having a slanting form or direction
    “an area of gently sloping hills”
    “a room with a sloping ceiling”
    synonyms:
    gradual
    (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
  2. adjective
    having an oblique or slanted direction
    synonyms: aslant, aslope, diagonal, slanted, slanting, sloped
    inclined
    at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
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