hilly
/'hili/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Having many hills; characterized by hills: Describes land or terrain that is not flat but instead has numerous natural elevations or rises, though typically smaller than mountains. 2. Undulating or rolling in topography: Refers to a landscape with a series of gentle slopes and elevations.
Usage and Examples
- Describing terrain:
- The hilly countryside made for a challenging but scenic bike ride.
- They built their house on hilly land overlooking the valley.
- Comparative and superlative forms:
- The northern part of the region is hillier than the south.
- This is the hilliest province in the entire country.
Advanced Usage
- "Hilly" as a descriptive classifier: Often used in geographic or real estate contexts to categorize land.
- The property is listed as hilly, suitable for vineyards but not for large-scale farming.
Variants and Related Words
- Hill (n): A naturally raised area of land, not as high or rugged as a mountain.
- Hilliness (n): The quality or state of being hilly.
- The hilliness of the area affects construction costs.
Synonyms
- Rolling: (of land) having long, gentle slopes.
- Undulating: Having a smoothly rising and falling form or outline.
- Craggy: (More rugged and steep) having many crags.
Antonyms
- Flat: Having a level surface without raised areas.
- Level: Even and uniform in height.
- Plains (n): A large area of flat land with few trees.
Adjective
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having hills and crags
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hilly terrain
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