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LUMPY (lumpier, lumpiest)

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• LUMPY (adjective)
The adjective LUMPY has 2 senses:

1. like or containing small sticky lumps
2. having lumps; not smooth and even in texture

Familiarity information: LUMPY used as an adjective is rare.

• LUMPY (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Like or containing small sticky lumps

Synonyms:

chunky; lumpy

Context example:

the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough

Similar:

unshapely (not shapely; not well-proportioned and pleasing in shape)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Having lumps; not smooth and even in texture

Context example:

lumpy gravy

Similar:

uneven (not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture)

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