hillier; hilliest
: abounding in hills

Examples of hilly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Once the largest city in Arizona, bolstered by its robust mining economy, this town is now known for its hilly terrain and historical architecture. Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024 Five-time Masters champion Woods – making only his third competitive start since limping out of last year’s tournament – had quelled doubts over his ability to navigate the hilly Augusta terrain to make the cut for a record-breaking 24th consecutive time, but struggled over the weekend. Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024 While the rising heat is usually concentrated across plain and coastal regions which are more vulnerable to its impact, experts note that hilly states in the south aren’t immune to higher temperatures, either. Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024 The sprawling property dates back several centuries and is surrounded by ancient olive groves and hilly vineyards. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024 The Lerdo Avenue home is in a neighborhood of large houses in a hilly area above the 118 Freeway near Zelzah Park. Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2024 Weekends are for indulging his wanderlust, hopping on a train or bus for a coastal or hilly hike in the foothills of the Pyrenees where Coe stays in cozy typical hostales. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024 The couple eventually moved into an apartment in the small, hilly town of Sevnica, Slovenia. Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 In 2008, Odeh opened a small country club in this quiet, hilly area, with a swimming pool and a Turkish hammam, or public bath. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hilly was in the 14th century

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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hilly. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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