hillier; hilliest
: abounding in hills

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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke. Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025 The hilly enclave on the east side of the city includes homes by the likes of Richard Neutra, Rudolph Schindler, and Miller Fong, the celebrated designer who started out in architecture before moving on to furniture. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 June 2025 She was hired to make a snug three-bedroom, two-bath home near the top of a green, hilly street in Boulder disappear. Rae Solomon, NPR, 13 June 2025 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 28 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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