Definition

Having more humps or bumps than something else; used to describe something that is uneven or raised in a way that resembles a hump.

Example

The camel was humpier than the others in the herd.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed that the trail is getting a bit humpier lately?

Yeah, I thought it was just me!

I wonder if it's due to the rain making the ground uneven.

That could be it — it definitely makes hiking more challenging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'humpier' is derived from 'hump' (from Middle English 'humpe', meaning a rounded protuberance or bump) and the suffix '-ier' (meaning more). The term 'humpier' describes something that has more of a hump or is more rounded than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'hump' as a bump, and when something is 'humpier', it simply means it has more of that bump.

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