C1 adjective #10,259 most common

mountainous

UK /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/ | US /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.

mountainous in 30 Seconds

  • (adjective) Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.
  • (adjective) Resembling a mountain, especially in size; huge; towering.
  • (adjective) (of a problem or task) Very difficult.

Meanings

  1. 1
    adjective Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.
  2. 2
    adjective Resembling a mountain, especially in size; huge; towering.
  3. 3
    adjective (of a problem or task) Very difficult.
  4. 4
    adjective Inhabiting mountains; hence, barbarous.
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