CURDY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

curdy

adjective

Definition of curdy

as in lumpy

having small pieces or lumps spread throughout curdy cottage cheese

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

smooth

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Adjective

Batter should be lumpy with bits of dry flour (if the batter is overmixed your pancakes will be flat).

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Hups, a science teacher at Colorado’s Northglenn High School, immediately recognized the lumpy sandstone as dinosaur toes.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of lumpy

Adjective

The even mixing of the isotopes suggests that it was formed from fine dust grains rather than clumpy, coarser material.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 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

Definition of clumpy

Adjective

If the ’90s were all about thick lifestyle shoes—think basketball- and hip-hop-influenced styles like the Air Force Ones or Air Jordans—today’s models are about hugging the foot.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Aritzia’s fall lineup is stacked with delicious jacket options, including this boxy, cropped jacket made of a thick, soft goat suede.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

This sofa, upholstered in a nubby textile, similar to boucle or chenille fabric, is a structured alternative to the boneless couches running amok on Amazon—but it’s designed to be just as comfortable.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Rigatoni is our shape of choice for this recipe—its wide opening captures the nubby bits of sausage while its ridges hold onto the light, almost-creamy sauce.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of nubby

Adjective

This chunky blanket brings maximum coziness without too much difficulty (or any knitting needles).

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Best Color Statement Mallory is the most graphic pick here, a chunky wool geometric that leans abstract.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of chunky

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