hillier; hilliest
: abounding in hills

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Accessibility and Sustainability Khao Yai is a naturally hilly region, and the property, while fully paved, does have quite a few elevation changes. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024 Until then, this region of hilly olive groves and winding, sea-view roads had been a relative haven, one that felt far away from the war dominating Beirut and the country’s south. Matt Bradley, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024 Heading northeast, the trail cuts 14 hilly miles from Fort Funston to the piers of The Embarcadero, summiting San Francisco’s 922-foot Twin Peaks in the process. Miles Howard, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024 Lisbon is famous for its rich culture, stunning architecture, hilly cityscape, and, yes, food. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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