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Meaning of mountainous

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mountainous

Pronunciation:/ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.

  2. Resembling a mountain, especially in size; huge; towering.

  3. (of a problem or task) Very difficult.

  4. Inhabiting mountains; hence, barbarous.