hillier; hilliest
: abounding in hills

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Air quality will obviously also improve, a key concern in Jordan’s hilly capital Amman where emissions get trapped and are exacerbated by dust storms, and where the urban heat island effect can be very pronunced. Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 The design elements are crafted by local artists, while the light and airy furnishings complement the hilly construction. Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025 Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty Floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the kitchen look out over the hilly neighborhood. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 May 2025 In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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