hillier; hilliest
Synonyms of hillynext
: abounding in hills

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Its hilly terrain and a playground already limit what open green space there is, primarily a central lawn used by off-leash dogs, picnickers, and soccer players that makes up just under a third of the park’s acreage. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 4 Mar. 2026 From the hilly streets of Hollywood Heights to a bustling suburb outside Dallas, greenhouses are a growing feature in North Texas backyards. Mary Grace Granados, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026 Adapting to Central Florida was not easy for a woman who grew up Ngwo, a lush, hilly town known for its forests, caves, waterfalls and hiking trails. Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026 The villas are ensconced in hilly areas, with beautiful Caribbean views (shuttles are available to transport guests throughout the resort). Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hilly

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 12 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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