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mountainous

[ˈmaʊntənəs]

mountainous Definition

  • 1having many mountains or large mountains
  • 2difficult to climb or travel through because of mountains

Using mountainous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mountainous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The mountainous region is known for its beautiful scenery.

  • Example

    The climbers faced a challenging ascent up the mountainous terrain.

  • Example

    The road was winding and narrow, making it difficult to navigate through the mountainous landscape.

mountainous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mountainous

Antonyms for mountainous

Phrases with mountainous

  • a very large amount of something, often used to describe a stack or heap of objects

    Example

    There was a mountainous pile of laundry waiting to be washed.

  • a very difficult or challenging task

    Example

    Cleaning out the garage was a mountainous task that took all weekend.

  • a very large amount of debt

    Example

    After years of overspending, he found himself in mountainous debt.

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Summary: mountainous in Brief

The term 'mountainous' [ˈmaʊntənəs] refers to an area with many mountains or large mountains. It can also describe something that is difficult to climb or travel through because of mountains. Examples include 'The mountainous region is known for its beautiful scenery.' and 'The climbers faced a challenging ascent up the mountainous terrain.' Phrases like 'mountainous pile' and 'mountainous task' denote a large amount or a difficult challenge.