mountainous
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for mountainous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Having many mountains; full of steep, rugged terrain.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Having many mountains; full of steep, rugged terrain.
“The northern part of the country is mountainous and sparsely populated.”
How to use mountainous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mountainous region
mountainous terrain
mountainous task
Etymology
From "mountain" plus the suffix "-ous," echoing French montagneux and, further back, Latin montem, "mountain."
Full origin of mountainous →Frequently asked questions
What does “mountainous” mean?
The word “mountainous” means having many mountains; full of steep, rugged terrain. In plain terms, full of mountains, or so large it feels like one — used both for landscapes and for big problems or amounts.
How do you pronounce “mountainous”?
“Mountainous” is pronounced MOWN-tih-nuhs (/ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “mountainous” in a sentence?
Here is “mountainous” used in a sentence: “The northern part of the country is mountainous and sparsely populated.”
What part of speech is “mountainous”?
“Mountainous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “mountainous” come from?
The word “mountainous” comes from Latin. From "mountain" plus the suffix "-ous," echoing French montagneux and, further back, Latin montem, "mountain.".
Is “mountainous” a common word?
“Mountainous” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mountainous” have?
“Mountainous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having many mountains; full of steep, rugged terrain.
