Definition Synonyms
Definition of mountainous - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
geographyhaving many mountains or rough terrain
- The region is known for its mountainous landscape.
2.
relationTECH. of or relating to mountainsTECH.
- The mountainous climate affects the local wildlife.
3.
difficultyvery difficult or challenging
- She faced a mountainous task at work.
4.
sizeRare resembling a mountain in size or impressivenessRare
- The mountainous waves crashed against the shore.
Origin of mountainous
Old French, montagne (mountain)
Terms with mountainous included in their meaning
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terrain
area of high or mountainous land
mountainous regions
mountainous areas with significant elevation
animals
any wild goat living in mountainous regions
outdoor cyclist
person who rides bicycles off-road, typically on mountainous terrain
cross-country skiing
long-distance hiking on skis over open, mountainous country
geography
elevated, mountainous land areas
origin
cheese made in mountainous regions
geography
person living in a mountainous area
wildlife
hare species native to Eurasia, adapted to polar and mountainous habitats
animal
wild ungulate of the genus Capra, native to mountainous regions
birds
brightly colored bird native to forests in mountainous areas of western China
animal
wild goat with long curved horns found in mountainous regions
geography
large mountainous area of connected peaks
animal
species of zebra found in mountainous regions of southwestern Africa
resident
person living in a mountainous area
wild feline
wild cat found in mountainous areas
botany
type of plant found in mountainous areas
nature
alpine meadow in mountainous regions
birds
small bird found in mountainous regions of Europe and Asia
mountains
mountainous region in central France
geography
mountainous region in New South Wales, Australia
habitat
often found in rocky and mountainous areas
geography
mountainous tableland in northern South America
geography
mountainous area located in northern Scotland
Examples of mountainous in a sentence
They hiked through the mountainous region. They enjoyed hiking in the mountainous region. The project presented a mountainous challenge. Climbing the corporate ladder seemed mountainous. The mountainous skyscraper dominated the city skyline. His mountainous ego was hard to ignore.
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- French:montagneux, colossal, ...
- German:bergig, herausfordernd, ...
- Italian:montuoso, montano, ...
- Spanish:montañoso, de montaña, ...
- Portuguese:montanhoso, de montanha, ...
- Chinese:多山的, 山区的, ...
- Japanese:山が多い, 山の, ...
- Arabic:جَبَلِيّ, مُرْتَفِع, ...
- Hebrew:הַרְרִי, רָרִי, ...
- Russian:горный, громадный, ...
- Ukrainian:гірський, важкий, ...
- Hindi:पर्वतीय, पर्वत संबंधी, ...
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