Definition

Describing someone or something that is clumsy, dull, or slow in movement or thought.

Example

After a long day at work, I felt lumpish and just wanted to relax on the couch.

Conversation

I felt so lumpish after our long hike yesterday.

Yeah, I noticed you were dragging a bit at the end.

I just couldn’t shake off that lumpish feeling, you know?

Maybe we need to take more breaks next time to avoid that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lumpish → It is formed from "lump" (from Old English *lympa*, meaning a mass or clump) and the suffix "-ish" (meaning having the quality of). The word "lumpish" describes someone or something that has the qualities of a lump, often implying sluggishness or heaviness.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'lump' being heavy and slow-moving, and the '-ish' means having that quality. This helps you remember that 'lumpish' describes someone who is sluggish or heavy in movement.

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