hilly

adjective

ˈhi-lē 

hillier; hilliest

: abounding in hills

Examples of hilly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rob Albrecht-Mallinger, president of the plan commission, asked Spellacy to provide more precision in his plan, particularly regarding the property’s hilly topography. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Windstar passengers can tour the ancient castle at the hilly town’s zenith, lounge on one of the sandy beaches, or visit an olive grove, where extra-virgin olive oil is produced using traditional methods. — Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

The result was tremendous pushing power—crucial for construction outfits on the hilly terrain of Northern California, Oregon, and so on. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026

In February, a legislator was among six people who died after a helicopter crash in a hilly area of western Kenya. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hilly

• billie
• billy
• chilli
• chilly
• dilly
• filly
• frilly
• gillie
• gilly
• lily
• philly
• really

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective

ˈhil-ē 

hillier; hilliest

: having many hills

a hilly city