Definition

Having many small hills or mounds; characterized by a hilly landscape.

Example

The tumulous landscape made the hike both challenging and beautiful.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that park with the tumulous landscape?

Yeah, I love how it looks so different from flat areas.

It's such a nice place to hike because of all the hills.

Absolutely! The views from the top are amazing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tumulous → It is derived from "tumulus" (from Latin, meaning a mound or burial mound) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "tumulous" refers to something that is characterized by or resembling a mound, often in a burial context.

Memory Tip

Picture a mound or hill, as 'tumulus' means a mound, and the '-ous' indicates that something is full of or characterized by that mound-like quality.

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