lumpy

adjective

ˈləm-pē How to pronounce lumpy (audio)
Definition of lumpynext
1
as in clumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout the lumpy mashed potatoes were cold as well

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2
as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface before painting, we had to sand the lumpy surface to make it smooth

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Recent Examples of lumpy Quarter to quarter results could be lumpy given macro uncertainty and trading’s seasonal strength in Q1, so management cautioned against annualizing the strong start. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Bequest giving has always been lumpy — a handful of nine-figure estates can move the number. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 And when blended, its polarizing lumpy texture totally disappears and helps thicken the smoothie. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 Once dense and lumpy, the balm is now a silky and lush oil that melts away impurities while leaving my skin hydrated. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lumpy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
  1. clumpy
  2. uneven
  3. thick
  4. jagged
  5. chunky
  6. rough
  7. nubby
  8. rugged
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
  • That is an unusually light amount of in-game preparation for a second-year quarterback learning a new offense, especially since Dart and the offense have had an uneven summer at best.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Together, these findings pointed to uneven conditions beneath the road.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of uneven
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
  • Ragged, jagged or fluffy edges point to a Bristol Type 6 stool, meaning waste moved through the colon too fast for water to be absorbed properly.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Nepal is a country of jagged, towering peaks with sheer slopes sweeping down to narrow valleys, cut through by powerful rivers.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of jagged
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
  • Convincing a parent to get hearing aids can be a rough experience.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The journey back to the river camp was an arduous three-mile hike over rough terrain.
    — Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rough
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
  • The fire remains active in all directions — primarily within the Ventana Wilderness, which is also remote and rugged terrain.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Civilian infrastructure failed or disappeared, telecommunications broke down, and hundreds of thousands of people were stranded in what was already a relatively remote, rugged corner of the country.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rugged

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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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