Mountainous

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/

Definitions of mountainous

adjective describing something that has many mountains or is similar to a mountain in size or shape

Example Sentences

A1 The mountainous terrain made it difficult for the hikers to climb.

A2 She enjoyed the scenic views of the mountainous region.

B1 The mountainous landscape was covered in snow during the winter months.

B2 The mountainous region was known for its challenging hiking trails.

C1 The mountainous terrain required experienced climbers to navigate safely.

C2 The mountainous peaks offered breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys.

Examples of mountainous in a Sentence

formal The mountainous region was difficult to navigate due to the steep terrain.

informal I love hiking in mountainous areas because of the beautiful views.

slang The mountainous hike kicked my butt, but it was totally worth it.

figurative Dealing with her mountainous workload felt overwhelming at times.

Grammatical Forms of mountainous

• past tense: mountained
• plural: mountainous
• comparative: more mountainous
• superlative: most mountainous
• present tense: mountainous
• future tense: will be mountainous
• perfect tense: has been mountainous
• continuous tense: is being mountainous
• singular: mountainous
• positive degree: mountainous
• infinitive: to be mountainous
• gerund: mountaining
• participle: mountained

Origin and Evolution of mountainous

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'mountainous' originated from the Middle English word 'mountenous', which came from the Old French word 'montagneux'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mountainous' has retained its original meaning of being related to or characteristic of mountains. However, its usage has expanded to describe anything that is large, imposing, or difficult to navigate, similar to the challenges posed by mountains.