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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Once dense and lumpy, the balm is now a silky and lush oil that melts away impurities while leaving my skin hydrated.
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Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
Cellulite is a skin condition in which fat collects in pockets under the skin and pushes up against it, making the skin's surface look lumpy or dimpled.
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Rena Goldman,
Health,
28 June 2026
What’s that soft, lumpy wormlike structure along the top and back of each testicle?
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Massive, lumpy-looking hippos, who prefer to wallow or swim slowly in water pools, lakes, and rivers can run as fast as 25 km/h (about 70 meters in 10 seconds), a respectable sprinting speed not to be matched by most adults trying to outrun an enraged animal.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
Cellulite is a skin condition in which fat collects in pockets under the skin and pushes up against it, making the skin's surface look lumpy or dimpled.
—
Rena Goldman,
Health,
28 June 2026
What’s that soft, lumpy wormlike structure along the top and back of each testicle?
—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Massive, lumpy-looking hippos, who prefer to wallow or swim slowly in water pools, lakes, and rivers can run as fast as 25 km/h (about 70 meters in 10 seconds), a respectable sprinting speed not to be matched by most adults trying to outrun an enraged animal.
—
Literary Hub,
22 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 4 Jul. 2026.
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