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
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Returns were lumpy, macro variables swung wildly, and no single asset class dominated.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Small business owners or folks with very lumpy income might want to push closer to a full year’s worth of expenses.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
If the batter seems sticky or lumpy, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 Tbsp.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
This slowdown, however, is not investment thesis changing for us as orders tend to be lumpy.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 June 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Small business owners or folks with very lumpy income might want to push closer to a full year’s worth of expenses.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
If the batter seems sticky or lumpy, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 Tbsp.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
This slowdown, however, is not investment thesis changing for us as orders tend to be lumpy.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 June 2026
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 22 Jun. 2026.
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