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 wardrobe is lumpy and practical.
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026
But, like a lumpy blue sweater that wants its cerulean origins to be told, there’s more to the story.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Yes, even within the mysterious dark matter, there are smaller, lumpier bits.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Don’t overdo it; the end result should be lumpy, not powdery.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026
But, like a lumpy blue sweater that wants its cerulean origins to be told, there’s more to the story.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Yes, even within the mysterious dark matter, there are smaller, lumpier bits.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Don’t overdo it; the end result should be lumpy, not powdery.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 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 15 May. 2026.
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