NUBBLY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

nubbly

adjective

Definition of nubbly

as in nubby

having small pieces or lumps spread throughout the walls were painted with a nubbly paint that was supposed to give them an interesting texture

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smooth

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Recent Examples of nubbly Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025

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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

Named for the son of the Greek god Ares, Deimos, which means dread in ancient Greek, is a small, lumpy rock shaped like a potato.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
For light, moist muffins, mix batter gently by hand until slightly lumpy; avoid overmixing to prevent dryness and uneven texture.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of lumpy

Adjective

Even during the rut, Infalt shoots most of his mature bucks in the thick stuff near where deer sleep.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
The evidence suggests that back then a thicker, ancient atmosphere sheltered flowing streams and sparkling lakes.

— Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of thick

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

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