lumpy

adjective

ˈləm-pē How to pronounce lumpy (audio)
lumpier; lumpiest
Synonyms of lumpynext
1
a
: filled or covered with lumps
b
: characterized by choppy waves
2
: having a heavy clumsy appearance
3
: uneven and often crude in style
lumpily
ˈləm-pə-lē How to pronounce lumpy (audio)
adverb
lumpiness
ˈləm-pē-nəs How to pronounce lumpy (audio)
noun

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the lumpy mashed potatoes were cold as well before painting, we had to sand the lumpy surface to make it smooth
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Over months or even years of nightly use, even a once-plush, supportive pillow can become compressed, lumpy, and uncomfortable. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026 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 Stage nine had been highlighted as an opportunity for breakaway riders, featuring 3,300m of climbing over a lumpy parcours — with all the classified climbs preserved in the final 100km of the route. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lumpy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of lumpy was circa 1706

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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lumpy. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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lumpy

adjective
ˈləm-pē How to pronounce lumpy (audio)
lumpier; lumpiest
: having or full of lumps
lumpiness noun
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