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Definition of hilly

hilly

/ˈhɪl.i/
hil · ly
Adverb:hillily
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1

Having many hills; characterized by rolling or elevated terrain.

Example

"Cycling through the hilly countryside required considerable stamina and lower gears."

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hilltop
hillwalker
hillwalking
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hilt
hilted
him

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century, formed from the Old English noun hyll ('hill') and the suffix -y ('characterized by').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hilly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hilly
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