hillocky

adjective

Definition of hillockynext
as in mountainous

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hillocky
  1. mountainous
  2. hilly
  3. craggy
  4. steep
  5. vertical
  6. perpendicular
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Colorado's Christmas Day will be cooler than usual, with snow expected to fall in the mountainous regions.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Sky Islands are a mountainous archipelago stretching from around Tucson down through southeastern Arizona into northern Mexico.
    Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of mountainous
Adjective
  • The hilly volcanic island, part of the French West Indies, is also known for its multimillion-dollar homes and five-star resorts.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Leap Year is primarily a showcase for high heels worn in improbable situations, like trudging through the muddy, hilly Irish countryside, where Adams gets waylaid en route to propose to her inattentive boyfriend (Adam Scott).
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of hilly
Adjective
  • On the North Island, explore craggy coves and cliffside beaches along the Coromandel Peninsula, located across the gulf from Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.
    Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Though sometimes overshadowed by its more touristy neighbors, the state has a great deal to offer travelers, from craggy mountain peaks to shimmering lakes and a tiny Atlantic coastline.
    Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of craggy
Adjective
  • While the internet did change the world, the valuations got too steep.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The plane crashed approximately two miles from Aktau, with cellphone footage capturing its steep descent before exploding upon impact.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of steep
Adjective
  • This time of year, they are decorated with ornamental globes, while the surrounding fences of vertical wooden slats are festooned with white Christmas lights.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Our readers wanted to know more about power beaming, new kinds of nuclear fusion, vertical solar farms, powerful ways to drill deeper into the Earth’s crust to harness geothermal energy, and grid hardware that connects renewable energy projects.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of vertical
Adjective
  • Whereas Irwin’s geometric interventions, Zewde read in the late artist’s writings, were intended to echo the passage of trains parallel to the Hudson, her curvaceous landforms will bend the axis perpendicular to the water.
    Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Malinga's trademark is to position the ball's seam nearly parallel to the ground, delivering the ball with his arm positioned horizontally, close to the shoulder line, thus aligning the seam spinning around the axis perpendicular to the direction of the airflow (a transverse spin).
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of perpendicular
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