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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The Snapdragon Stadium pitch was lumpy and sandy throughout Monday’s match, which worked against the home team.
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Stir together flour, sour cream, and butter until just combined (mixture will be lumpy).
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
At this point the dressing should have the consistency of soft lumpy cream cheese.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The prune juice group had a significant decrease in hard and lumpy stools.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Stir together flour, sour cream, and butter until just combined (mixture will be lumpy).
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
At this point the dressing should have the consistency of soft lumpy cream cheese.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The prune juice group had a significant decrease in hard and lumpy stools.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
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 2 Dec. 2025.
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