Synonyms for

Cliffs

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

Definition

a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea

Synonyms & similar words

cliff drop dropoff bluff precipice escarpment promontory crag rockface cliff-face palisade scarp crags ledge overhang heights headland outcrop rock steep wall cliffside cliff-top

Synonyms by register

Formal

escarpments precipices bluffs

Informal

ledges drops

Literary

crags promontories steeps

Antonyms

plains valleys lowlands flats depressions basins

Common collocations

  • sheer cliffs
  • rocky cliffs
  • coastal cliffs
  • steep cliffs
  • cliffs edge
  • over the cliffs
  • along the cliffs

Word family

noun cliff

Usage note

Cliffs are steep rock faces, often found by the sea. The plural form 'cliffs' is commonly used when referring to multiple such formations.

Example sentences

  1. The boat sailed along the coast, passing many towering cliffs.
  2. The birds nested in the crevices of the cliffs.
  3. The daring climber scaled the sheer cliff face.
  4. The lighthouse stood atop the highest cliff.
  5. The waves crashed against the base of the cliffs.

Quotes

  • The cliffs towered above us, their faces sheer and imposing.
  • The view from the top of the cliffs was breathtaking.
  • The cliffs were a formidable obstacle, but we pressed on.

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