DUMPY Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

dumpy

adjective

ˈdəm-pē

Definition of dumpy

as in stout

being compact and broad in build and often short in stature dumpy little toddlers growing into lanky children

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as in dilapidated

showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect we could only find rooms at a dumpy motel on the outskirts of the city

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Recent Examples of dumpy The dumpy old Abe Stark Sports Center, the ice rink on the boardwalk between 19th and 20th Streets, is getting a major renovation as well. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025 Torry’s candidly dumpy, dingy, dated, wood panel lined courtroom allowed for the placement of contemporary art and the banging of nails into walls which would have been forbidden in one of the ornate ground floor courtrooms. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 The Slip concerns sixteen-year-old Nathaniel Rothstein, a dumpy sad sack who, after getting into a fight at school, is sent to live with his uncle in Austin for the summer of 1998. — Lucas Schaefer june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025 At the start of the production, when Blanche arrives at her sister’s dumpy apartment, a lithe young man (Jabez Sykes) contorts himself in abstract choreography. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dumpy

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Adjective

The frame of this printer is rigid and stout to minimize error-inducing vibration during printing; HeyGears says layer positioning errors are no more than 2 microns.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
West Orange defense has been fairly stout all night, but the Warriors cannot contain the quarterback.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of stout

Adjective

Instead, city staff could first more narrowly issue an order to repair a dilapidated historic building and then expedite approval for those repairs on the back end, without needing a hearing through the Historic Preservation Commission.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The zoo, which houses more than 1,600 animals, has become dilapidated over the years.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of dilapidated

Adjective

Investors and analysts are increasingly looking to other parts of the market, both to find neglected sources of value and to start assuming a defensive posture against a possible downturn.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Changing their environment is more reliable and more neglected.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Definition of neglected

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This adorable costume looks poised to rule over The Masked Singer stage with a flick of her paw and a wag of her stumpy tail.

— Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
These members of the squash family produce fruits in all different shapes, sizes, and colors; there are huge ones, tiny ones, stumpy ones, tall ones, and even bumpy ones.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2022

Definition of stumpy

Adjective

Unlike paper wasps, yellow jackets have a shorter, stockier body with a less pronounced narrow waist.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
His 6-foot, 205-pound stocky frame could give him a physicality edge, and his receiving ability could add an intrigue.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of stocky

Adjective

These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sturdy

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Big ears, stubby legs and an extra-strong butt — Zoo Miami celebrated the newest addition to its animal family Friday.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
These mushrooms are instantly recognizable for their fat, puffy shape and stubby stems that are often as wide as—if not wider than—the caps.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

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