Synonyms of clumpy

clumpy

adjective

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

• lumpy
• thick
• curdy
• chunky
• nubby
• nubbly
• viscous
• jagged
• knotted
• ropy
• thickened
• knobby
• coarse
• knobbly
• gelled
• congealed
• lumpish
• coagulated
• clotted
• curdled
• bumpy
• knobbed
• pebbly
• broken
• knotty
• irregular
• clabbered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smooth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clumpy

That includes the energy pumped out from the hearts of galaxies by feeding supermassive black holes, a type of cosmic feedback that smooths out clumpy cosmic matter lying outside galaxies. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The clam chowder is perfectly balanced and not at all clumpy or overly thickened, and the lobster roll is one of the best in all of Boston. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

The bag also absorbs some of the excess moisture, and moisture is the enemy that causes clumpy bits of flour mixture on the chicken’s skin. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2026

Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing). — Sue Li, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2026

Joo missed another fairway to the right into a clumpy lie, pitched back to the fairway, sent her wedge over the green with a front pin, chipped 8 feet by the hole and missed the putt, taking a double bogey to fall three shots behind. — ABC News, 31 May 2026

Meanwhile, her subtle smoky eye, washed liner and clumpy lashes embellished the moody undertones of her fashion, while her naked nails and rosy lips added a minimal twist. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026

Avoid tracking clumpy sand into your car or hotel room by using a sand-resistant beach blanket in lieu of a towel. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026