hillier; hilliest
: abounding in hills

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There’s the hilly Lavaux vineyards which were deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, picturesque towns that hug the coastline and cities like Montreux and Vevey. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 The hilly east-side enclave, which has a reservoir and a popular dog park at its geographic center, has a trendy, hipster vibe with lots of cafes, eateries, and artisanal boutiques, as well as many notable examples of innovative architecture and historical homes. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025 Editor’s picks The geography of the Pacific Palisades caused another difficulty in efforts to combat the flames: its hilly landscape covers elevations from sea level up to 1,500 feet, and water pressure in those higher places fell as the tanks were used up. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025 Because of its proximity to hilly neighborhoods reached by narrow winding roads, evacuations began when the fire was just 10 acres. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025 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 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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