Synonyms for

Bluffs

Verb / blʌfs / Another word for bluffs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bluffs are steep cliffs or hills that rise abruptly from a flat or gently sloping landscape.

Synonyms & similar words

fourflush bluff bluffout cliffs precipices escarpments promontories hills ridges mounds knolls embankments bank slope talus scarp escarp palisade crags outcrops headlands

Example sentences

  1. The bluffs along the river are a popular spot for hiking and picnicking.
  2. The ship avoided the bluffs and sailed safely to the harbor.
  3. The buffalo grazed on the grassy slopes of the bluffs.
  4. The ancient ruins were perched on the edge of the bluffs.
  5. The view from the bluffs was breathtaking.

Quotes

  • "The bluffs rose up out of the plain like some great uncharted island." - Brian McGreevy
  • "I sit on the bluffs above the ocean, and the waves roll in below me in long, slow swells. It's peaceful here." - Veronica Roth
  • "The sun sets fire to the horizon as it sinks behind the bluffs, painting the sky in shades of red, orange, and gold." - Sarah J. Maas

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