Definition

Having small, rounded projections or bumps; more rounded or bumpy than something else.

Example

The fabric felt nubbier than the smooth silk I usually wear.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I just got a new sweater, but it's a bit nubbier than I expected.

Really? I thought nubby textures were in style right now.

Yeah, but this one feels almost too much; it's not very smooth.

I get that! Sometimes, nubbier clothes can be a bit uncomfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nubbier → It is formed from "nub" (from Middle English "nob", meaning a small lump or protuberance) and the suffix "-ier" (indicating a comparative form). The word "nubbier" means having more lumps or protuberances than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'nub' as a small lump, and when something is 'nubbier', it has more of those small lumps or bumps.

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