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
In a rare stroke of celestial coincidence, two lumpy asteroids – one that could destroy a city, the other big enough to wipe out the planet – are zooming by Earth, close enough to excite observers but posing zero risk of hitting us.
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George Petras, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then whisk in the flour, milk, and nutmeg until incorporated but still slightly lumpy (do not overmix or the pancake will be tough).
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 27 June 2024
What to Consider The fill can get lumpy after a lot of use and washing.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024
When this happens, the cubes don’t break down, and you’re left with a lumpy drink.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2024
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George Petras, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then whisk in the flour, milk, and nutmeg until incorporated but still slightly lumpy (do not overmix or the pancake will be tough).
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 27 June 2024
What to Consider The fill can get lumpy after a lot of use and washing.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024
When this happens, the cubes don’t break down, and you’re left with a lumpy drink.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 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 26 Jul. 2024.
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