LUMPY Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

lumpy

adjective

ˈləm-pē

Definition of lumpy

as in clumpy

having small pieces or lumps spread throughout the lumpy mashed potatoes were cold as well

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smooth

as in uneven

not having a level or smooth surface before painting, we had to sand the lumpy surface to make it smooth

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Recent Examples of lumpy Bequest giving has always been lumpy — a handful of nine-figure estates can move the number. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 And when blended, its polarizing lumpy texture totally disappears and helps thicken the smoothie. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 Once dense and lumpy, the balm is now a silky and lush oil that melts away impurities while leaving my skin hydrated. — 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 See All Example Sentences for lumpy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy

Adjective

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

Definition of clumpy

Adjective

Companies are exploring different robotic designs for transportation, industrial work and mobility, with quadruped systems offering potential advantages on uneven terrain.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
König suggests strength training and reformer Pilates before casually adjusting my slightly uneven hips with chiropractic confidence.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

Everything about the deer seemed oversize, including the thick, bullish body that met a neck that looked at least 24 inches around at its smallest.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Materials Professional agility courses where competitions are held use poles made from Polyvinyl chloride plastic pipes that are 3/4-inch thick and stand 40 inches tall.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

Menart’s script does a fine job of building out these jagged women with a sharp eye for the growing pains of flesh-and-bones relationships born from the seed of virtual connection.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
The lush valleys flanking the Teahupo’o coastline are full of drama, with towering, jagged peaks and vertiginous ridges—many far off the grid and only accessible via boat.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of jagged

Adjective

Tampa Bay capitalized on a rough outing by Jesús Sánchez, who struggled to track two fly balls against the Tropicana Field roof.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
His platform season has been so rough that a lot of his closest comps in WAR are guys coming off serious injuries.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rough

Adjective

Those loops create a soft, nubby surface that feels plush and looks dimensional from a distance.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.

— Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

Definition of nubby

Adjective

As the chief medical examiner for a county that stores the most human remains in the nation, Greg Hess has for decades been accustomed to the many that arrive at his office every year after being found in the vast and rugged southern Arizona desert.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
In other words, CFMoto hasn't simply built a giant road tourer with rugged styling; the hardware clearly suggests the Ibex 950 is ready when the pavement ends.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026

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