Hillocky: meaning, definitions and examples

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hillocky

 

[ ˈhɪl.ə.ki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

land features

Hillocky refers to an area characterized by numerous small hills or knolls. It describes a landscape that is undulating or uneven due to the presence of these small elevations. This term is often used in geographical or environmental contexts.

Synonyms

hilly, moundy, undulating

Examples of usage

  • The hillocky terrain made hiking challenging and exciting.
  • We explored the hillocky region during our nature walk.
  • The village was set in a picturesque, hillocky landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "hillocky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colinoso

🇮🇳 टीला

🇩🇪 hügelig

🇮🇩 berbukit

🇺🇦 горбистий

🇵🇱 pagórkowaty

🇯🇵 小丘のある

🇫🇷 vallonné

🇪🇸 ondulado

🇹🇷 tepecik

🇰🇷 작은 언덕이 있는

🇸🇦 تلالي

🇨🇿 pahorkatý

🇸🇰 pahorkatý

🇨🇳 小丘的

🇸🇮 hribovit

🇮🇸 hæðóttur

🇰🇿 бұталы

🇬🇪 დაბლობი

🇦🇿 kotecli

🇲🇽 ondulado

Etymology

The word 'hillocky' is derived from 'hillock', which is a diminutive form of the word 'hill'. The suffix '-y' is used to form adjectives, indicating a characteristic or quality. 'Hillock' has its roots in Middle English, originating from the Old Norse word 'hyll', meaning 'hill'. The combination of these elements reflects a landscape or area that is notably affected by the small hills or mounds, which are often formed by geological processes such as sediment deposition or erosion. This term evokes a picturesque image of undulating landscapes, often found in pastoral or natural settings.