adj Uncommon

hilly

HIH-lee

Hilly (adj) means having many hills; not flat. Example: “The road wound through hilly countryside.”

adj

Having many hills; not flat.

"The road wound through hilly countryside."

"This part of the country is too hilly for growing wheat easily."

How to use hilly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFull of hills — bumpy, uneven ground rather than flat land.

hillier comparative, hilliest superlative

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From Middle English hilly, from hill + -y.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “hilly” mean?

The word “hilly” means having many hills; not flat. In plain terms, full of hills — bumpy, uneven ground rather than flat land.

How do you pronounce “hilly”?

“Hilly” is pronounced HIH-lee (/ˈhɪli/ in IPA).

How do you use “hilly” in a sentence?

Here is “hilly” used in a sentence: “The road wound through hilly countryside.”

What part of speech is “hilly”?

“Hilly” is an adjective.

Where does the word “hilly” come from?

The word “hilly” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hilly, from hill + -y.

Is “hilly” a common word?

“Hilly” is an uncommon word in modern English.