hillier; hilliest
: abounding in hills

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As noted above, hilly and mountainous terrain allows deer to use topography to their advantage, but even flatland whitetails find ways to do this. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024 Along with some good eats, the hilly neighborhood bordering Elysian Park is also home to some great views. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024 To amp up the intensity of your walks, try a hilly landscape or wear two- to three-pound ankle and hand weights. Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2024 The hilly volcanic island, part of the French West Indies, is also known for its multimillion-dollar homes and five-star resorts. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hilly 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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