hilltop

[hil-top] / ˈhɪlˌtɒp /

ADVERB

outdoor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rustic

STRONG

outside

WEAK

alfresco casual free garden healthful in the open informal invigorating mountain natural nature-loving out of the house out-of-doors patio picnic unrestricted woods yard

NOUN

hill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bluff cliff dune highland hillside ridge slope

STRONG

acclivity ascent butte climb down drift elevation eminence esker fell gradient headland heap height hillock hummock inclination incline knoll mesa mound mount precipice prominence promontory protuberance range rise shock stack summit talus tor upland

WEAK

rising ground

Antonyms

STRONG

bottom decline depression nadir

WEAK

canyon ditch gully

NOUN

hillock

Synonyms

STRONG

acclivity ascent bluff butte cliff drift dune elevation esker headland heap highland hummock inclination incline knoll mesa mound mount precipice prominence promontory ridge rise slope summit

Antonyms

STRONG

decline depression

NOUN

knoll

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bluff cliff dune promontory ridge

STRONG

acclivity ascent butte drift elevation esker headland heap highland hillock hummock inclination incline mesa mound mount precipice prominence rise slope summit

Antonyms

STRONG

decline depression

Example Sentences

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Lebanese hilltop border towns and villages are now hard to recognise.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In the afternoon, Leo will celebrate Mass at the hilltop Basilica of Saint Augustine in the presence of clergy from across Africa.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

An enormous pool anchors the backyard, and the home’s hilltop perch offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Designed by architect Richard Meier, the sprawling hilltop complex is gleaming with manicured gardens, breathtaking city views and a museum, making it the perfect backdrop for a romantic date.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Farmer smiles and points to a hilltop in the distance.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

hilltop

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