hillier; hilliest
: abounding in hills

Examples of hilly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Further north, on the hilly vineyards of Tenuta Sette Cieli, closer to the sea than Ca’ Marcanda, the damage may prove more long-lasting. Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 In hilly and mountainous terrains, rainfall typically is funneled into valleys, rivers and streams, DeGaetano said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024 Once the largest city in Arizona, bolstered by its robust mining economy, this town is now known for its hilly terrain and historical architecture. Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 29 Sep. 2024 The result: stormwater rushes into drains and waterways, putting the hilly region at risk of major flooding. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hilly 

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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 16 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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