Hilly: meaning, definitions and examples

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hilly

 

[ ˈhɪli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

landform characteristics

Hilly refers to an area characterized by many hills or rises in the landscape. It describes terrain that is uneven and has noticeable elevations, creating a landscape that is not flat.

Synonyms

mounded, rolling, rugged, undulating

Examples of usage

  • They drove through a hilly region on their road trip.
  • The hilly landscape made it difficult to build a flat road.
  • She enjoyed hiking in the hilly areas of the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "hilly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colinoso

🇮🇳 पहाड़ी

🇩🇪 hügelig

🇮🇩 berbukit

🇺🇦 гірський

🇵🇱 pagórkowaty

🇯🇵 丘陵の

🇫🇷 vallonné

🇪🇸 montañoso

🇹🇷 tepe şeklinde

🇰🇷 언덕이 많은

🇸🇦 تلالي

🇨🇿 pahorkatý

🇸🇰 pahorkatý

🇨🇳 多丘陵的

🇸🇮 hribovit

🇮🇸 hæðóttur

🇰🇿 төбелі

🇬🇪 ბორცვიანი

🇦🇿 təpəli

🇲🇽 montañoso

Word origin

The word 'hilly' originated from the Old English term 'hyll,' which means 'hill.' Its usage can be traced back to the early English-speaking inhabitants of the British Isles, where hills were a prominent feature of the landscape. Over time, the suffix '-y' was added to give it the adjectival form, indicating a quality of being full of or characteristic of hills. As English evolved, 'hilly' gained popularity in descriptions of geographic features, especially in rural and picturesque settings. The term's usage expanded beyond just geographical descriptions, often used poetically to evoke imagery tied to nature and the countryside.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,665, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.