Definition

Having bumps or irregularities on the surface; not smooth.

Example

The pudding was lumpy because I didn't mix it well enough.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the new couch I got for my living room?

Yeah, it's nice, but it looks a bit lumpy in some areas.

I think it just needs some fluffing to fix those lumpy spots.

Good idea! A little adjustment could make it feel way more comfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lumpy → It is formed from "lump" (from Middle English "lumpe", meaning a mass or clump) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "lumpy" describes something that has lumps or is characterized by lumps.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'lump' as a mass or clump, and remember that 'lumpy' means something that has lumps or is full of lumps.

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