hillier; hilliest
Synonyms of hillynext
: abounding in hills

Examples of hilly in a Sentence

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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 In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026 The couple eventually moved into an apartment in the small, hilly town of Sevnica. Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 Some Manayunk residents like George are frustrated that their hilly streets are slushy and potentially dangerous. Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 27 Jan. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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