hillier; hilliest
: abounding in hills

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The hilly terrain can be sapping, but Emery developed a passion for long walks and bike rides to clear his thoughts. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025 The race started to thin out in the hilly latter stages, eventually leaving only Lokedi and Obiri to battle for the victory. George Ramsay, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025 Yes Accessible alternative: Franklin Canyon Park loop The Betty B. Dearing Trail and Dearing Mountain Trail together are a hilly trek through canyons teeming with life. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025 Course Conditions Challenging conditions like hilly terrain, high elevations, or uneven trails can slow your pace. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025 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 1 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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