curdy

adjective

Definition of curdynext
as in lumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout curdy cottage cheese

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdy
  1. lumpy
  2. clumpy
  3. thick
  4. nubby
  5. chunky
  6. nubbly
Adjective
  • Over months or even years of nightly use, even a once-plush, supportive pillow can become compressed, lumpy, and uncomfortable.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Named for the son of the Greek god Ares, Deimos, which means dread in ancient Greek, is a small, lumpy rock shaped like a potato.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of lumpy
Adjective
  • The bag also absorbs some of the excess moisture, and moisture is the enemy that causes clumpy bits of flour mixture on the chicken’s skin.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Definition of clumpy
Adjective
  • Mulch Leaves Regularly A thick layer of leaves can smother grass.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The day before, thick smoke blanketed Spain’s third-biggest city.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of thick
Adjective
  • This sofa, upholstered in a nubby textile, similar to boucle or chenille fabric, is a structured alternative to the boneless couches running amok on Amazon—but it’s designed to be just as comfortable.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Those loops create a soft, nubby surface that feels plush and looks dimensional from a distance.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of nubby
Adjective
  • Think pairing suede with satin, or chunky knits with tailored shorts.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In photos obtained by Us Weekly, the football star could be seeing flashing his extra chunky gold wedding band on his left hand.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of chunky
Adjective
  • Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Definition of nubbly
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“Curdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdy. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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