HILLY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

hilly

adjective

Definition of hilly

as in mountainous

having many hills hilly terrain hilly roads

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Recent Examples of hilly The design elements are crafted by local artists, while the light and airy furnishings complement the hilly construction. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026 Mammoth Cave National Park is located in the hilly countryside of south-central Kentucky and is a part of the Green River Valley. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 The hilly landscape has ideal climate for raspberry cultivation. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hilly

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The Associated Press CONAKRY, Guinea -- A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Cultivating tradition Hours down a narrow, mountainous footpath, Reynalda García Juárez is tending to those roots, quite literally.

— Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of mountainous

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The facts of his biography, no matter how outrageous, could not possibly explain the sheer derangement of his output.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
This means investor scrutiny will extend beyond the sheer scale of AI investment to encompass debt burdens, capital costs, and return timelines.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheer

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Dining options all take advantage of the indoor-outdoor living the island thrives on, and are framed by beautiful views highlighting the craggy stretch of coast Domes sits on.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Tear the loaf into generous, craggy chunks rather than neat little cubes, and err on the side of bigger pieces.

— Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of craggy

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For a bold and vibrant fall hair transformation, consider colors with warm tones that add depth and glow to your look.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
It's got a two-cartridge hybrid ink system that makes your documents look fresh and crisp with detailed text and bold colors.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

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