lumpier; lumpiest
1
a
: filled or covered with lumps
b
: characterized by choppy waves
2
: having a heavy clumsy appearance
3
: uneven and often crude in style
Examples of lumpy in a Sentence
the lumpy mashed potatoes were cold as well
before painting, we had to sand the lumpy surface to make it smooth
Recent Examples on the Web
The stool might be hard, dry, or lumpy and hard to pass.
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Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
This slim belt is so compact that it can be worn underneath your shirt or tucked into the waistband of your leggings without making your outfit lumpy or causing discomfort.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
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Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
This slim belt is so compact that it can be worn underneath your shirt or tucked into the waistband of your leggings without making your outfit lumpy or causing discomfort.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for lumpy
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lumpy. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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