Mountainous

/ˈmaʊntənəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having many mountains; characterized by mountain regions.

The region is mountainous, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor adventures.

having a rugged or uneven surface resembling mountains.

The mountainous terrain made travel difficult for the expedition team.

pertaining to or resembling mountains.

They admired the mountainous landscape as they drove through the national park.

marked by great challenges or hardships, metaphorically described as mountainous.

The project faced mountainous difficulties that required innovative solutions.

Middle English, from mountain + -ous

mountainous terrain

land that is characterized by the presence of many mountains.

a mountainous task

a task that is very difficult or overwhelming.

mountain

a large natural elevation of the earth's surface.

mountain range

a series of peaks in a line.

foothill

a hill at the base of a mountain.

massive or overwhelming

That project was just mountainous.

very hilly

This place is way too mountainous for my bike!