mountainous
Translation
mountainous
Examples
They live in a mountainous region.
They live in a mountainous region.
The terrain is very mountainous.
The terrain is very mountainous.
Grammar Patterns
mountainous ((noun)) having many mountains Switzerland is a mountainous country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hilly, rugged, alpine; Antonyms: flat, level
Etymology
From 'mountain' + '-ous' (a suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by').
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ous' often means 'full of'. So, 'mountainous' literally means 'full of mountains'.