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mountainous

UK
/ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/
US
/ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/

Translations

mountainousadjective
more mountainous
Comp.
most mountainous
Super.
UK
/ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/
US
/ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/
The mountainous region was difficult to traverse due to its steep slopes and rocky terrain.
La région montagneuse était difficile à traverser en raison de ses pentes abruptes et de son terrain rocailleux.
colossalAu sens figuré : très grand, imposant, considérable.
They faced a mountainous task when trying to clean up the entire park in one day.
Ils ont dû accomplir une tâche colossale en essayant de nettoyer tout le parc en une seule journée.
Additional translations
énormeAu sens figuré, plus neutre et fréquent selon le contexte.
Synonyms
upland
elevated
steep
rocky
alpine
craggy
rugged
hilly
Antonyms
level
flat

Definitions

mountainousadjective
Having many mountains; full of or abounding in mountains.
The mountainous region was difficult to traverse due to its steep slopes and rocky terrain.
Resembling a mountain in size or impressiveness; very large or massive.
They faced a mountainous task when trying to clean up the entire park in one day.
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