as in lumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
the soil was a little too clumpy to make for a good garden
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of clumpy
Using clumpy detergent can clog compartments, gum up a washing machine’s internal components, and leave detergent deposits on clothes.
—
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too).
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
The side with the brown mascara has thin, precise bristles that helped separate my lashes to look like tiny spider legs rather than a clumpy bowl of cake batter.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The team found that molecules such as silicon monoxide, water vapor, and aluminum monoxide appear exactly where clumpy dust clouds were seen in the VLT data.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
This gift is a great upgrade from the usual tub of clumpy protein.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 19 Nov. 2025
These delicious bite-sized gummies come in six different flavors which makes choosing one to take daily easy and simple—no weird textures or clumpy powders.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
The side with the brown mascara has thin, precise bristles that helped separate my lashes to look like tiny spider legs rather than a clumpy bowl of cake batter.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too).
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
The side with the brown mascara has thin, precise bristles that helped separate my lashes to look like tiny spider legs rather than a clumpy bowl of cake batter.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The team found that molecules such as silicon monoxide, water vapor, and aluminum monoxide appear exactly where clumpy dust clouds were seen in the VLT data.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
This gift is a great upgrade from the usual tub of clumpy protein.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 19 Nov. 2025
These delicious bite-sized gummies come in six different flavors which makes choosing one to take daily easy and simple—no weird textures or clumpy powders.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
The side with the brown mascara has thin, precise bristles that helped separate my lashes to look like tiny spider legs rather than a clumpy bowl of cake batter.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clumpy
Adjective
-
The whole tomatoes are smashed in the pan, creating a thick, lumpy sauce with great texture.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Most people lose sleep over a lumpy mattress.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Looking for a thicker platform?—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
-
His house sits across from what used to be a thick copse of woods.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Purchase chunky salsa to help tenderize the meat, which complements the adobo sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
-
Post-transformation, Beckham introduces the new Franny while wearing a barely-there top of strung-together chunky jewels, a clever reproduction of the iconic costume worn by Rossellini in the 1992 film.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The piece fell to her ankles in a soft, pale pink fabric with a nubby, plush surface and a structured collar.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
-
Why else show nubby fleece trousers with a coordinating striped jacket, which nobody needs but would be a hoot to wear?—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clumpy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
