Meaning of the word mountainous in English

What does mountainous mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mountainous

US /ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/

UK /ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/

having many mountains

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The region is very mountainous, making travel difficult.

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They hiked through the rugged, mountainous terrain.

Synonym:

hilly alpine craggy rugged elevated

very large; enormous

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He faced a mountainous task of clearing the entire forest.

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There was a mountainous pile of laundry to do.

Synonym:

huge massive gigantic colossal immense