What do you call a road that goes up and down? [closed]
There is a question titled "Does calling a road 'wavy' convey its shape clearly?" which looks like this is a duplicate, but in fact, it's not. In that question, there's talk of a road that slightly bends right and left, not up and down.
So how do you describe a road that is up down and road?
I am confused which word to use. There is one word to describe it. Can I say it is a zig-zag road?
Solution 1:
"Undulate" is often used for roads that go up and down, while 'zig-zag' is used for roads that repeatedly bend to the left and right.
The road undulates for three miles before descending into a valley.
I enjoy an undulating road while driving, but not while cycling.
Solution 2:
I would go with
Hilly
- Characterized by hills; abounding in hills.
As in, "Are you sure we should take that road? Won't it be very hilly?"
Solution 3:
Rolling (OXD)
(of land) extending in gentle undulations. ‘the rolling countryside’
Alternatively, roller-coaster (MWD)
marked by numerous ups and downs an entertainer's roller-coaster career
Solution 4:
Humpy
a. Having or characterized by humps; marked by protuberances; humped; hump-like.
One of the examples given in OED is:
1888 Co-operative News 4 Aug. 783 As the cars ascend and descend the humpy road.
(emphasis mine)
Also, the top result on a Google image search for "humpy road" returns:
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