hillier; hilliest
: abounding in hills

Examples of hilly in a Sentence

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The weather service warns that in hilly terrain, there are hundreds of low-water crossings that are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Austin American Statesman, 6 July 2025 The region is situated in hilly terrain, receives a lot of Gulf moisture and remnant tropical systems, and climate change is, on average, boosting the intensity of rain falling from storms. Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for tiny communities near State Route 166 as flames moved through hilly terrain toward the Carrizo Plain National Monument, about 45 miles east of Santa Maria. arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025 In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

hilly

adjective
hillier; hilliest
: having many hills
a hilly city

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