descend gently

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

Used when a path, road, or terrain leads downwards at a slight angle.

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Examples (10)

  • The coastal path descends gently towards the sandy beach.
  • We followed a winding trail that descended gently through the forest.
  • The new bypass is designed to descend gently into the town.
  • From the lookout point, the rolling hills descend gently to the sea.
  • This ski run is perfect for beginners because it descends gently.
  • As you leave the mountains, the terrain descends gently into a wide plain.
  • The wheelchair-accessible ramp must descend gently to comply with regulations.
  • I remember the old lane descending gently past the farmhouse.
  • After the steep climb, it was a relief to find a track that descended gently.
  • The landscape descends gently from the plateau to the river valley.