Lumpy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈləm-pē/

Meaning & Definition of Lumpy

Lumpy (adjective)

  1. filled or covered with lumps
  2. characterized by choppy waves
  3. having a heavy clumsy appearance

Lumpy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having small pieces or lumps spread throughout

    "the lumpy mashed potatoes were cold as well"

    similar: chunky, clumpy, curdy, nubbly, nubby
    related: ropy, thick, viscous, knobbed, knobbly, knobby, lumpish, clabbered, clotted, coagulated, congealed, curdled, gelled, thickened, broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, knotted, knotty, pebbly
    opposite: smooth

  2. not having a level or smooth surface

    "before painting, we had to sand the lumpy surface to make it smooth"

    similar: broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, pebbly, ragged, rough, roughened, rugged, scraggy, uneven
    related: lopsided, unbalanced, inexact, unaligned, rutted, rutty, undulating, undulatory, wavy, pitted, pocked, knobbly, knobby, knurled, knurly, nubbly, nubby, burred, harsh, sandpapery, scraggly, scratchy, nonuniform
    opposite: even, flat, level, plane, smooth
    near: exact, uniform, aligned, regular, true, horizontal, tabular, plumb, straight, vertical, flush

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lumpy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lumpy:

chunky, clumpy, curdy, nubbly, nubby, broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, pebbly, ragged, rough, roughened, rugged, scraggy, uneven

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lumpy

Words with the opposite meaning of Lumpy:

smooth, even, flat, level, plane

Related Words for Lumpy

ropy, thick, viscous, knobbed, knobbly, knobby, lumpish, clabbered, clotted, coagulated, congealed, curdled, gelled, thickened, knotted, knotty, lopsided, unbalanced, inexact, unaligned, rutted, rutty, undulating, undulatory, wavy, pitted, pocked, knurled, knurly, burred

Near Antonyms of Lumpy

exact, uniform, aligned, regular, true, horizontal, tabular, plumb, straight, vertical, flush

Word Forms of Lumpy

Inflections: lumpier, lumpiest

Derived words: lumpily (adverb), lumpiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Lumpy

First known use: circa 1706

Words & Phrases Containing Lumpy

lumpy jaw

Frequently Asked Questions about Lumpy

What does "Lumpy" mean?

"Lumpy" means filled or covered with lumps. As an adjective, it is defined as: filled or covered with lumps. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lumpy"?

Other words for "Lumpy" include chunky, clumpy, curdy, nubbly, nubby, broken, bumpy and coarse. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lumpy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lumpy"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lumpy". Common alternatives include chunky, clumpy, curdy, nubbly, nubby, broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular and jagged.

What is the opposite of "Lumpy"?

Antonyms of "Lumpy" include smooth, even, flat, level and plane. Near antonyms include exact, uniform, aligned and regular.

How do you use "Lumpy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lumpy" in a sentence: "the lumpy mashed potatoes were cold as well"; "before painting, we had to sand the lumpy surface to make it smooth".

Is "Lumpy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lumpy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Lumpy"?

"Lumpy" is pronounced /ˈləm-pē/.

What is the origin of the word "Lumpy"?

First known use: circa 1706.