bumpy
/'bʌmpi/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a surface that is not smooth; covered with or full of bumps: Describes a physical surface that is uneven, with many raised or irregular parts.
- Characterized by jolts and irregular movements: Describes a journey or ride that is rough and uncomfortable due to an uneven surface or turbulent conditions.
Examples of Usage
Describing a surface:
- The old, bumpy road made cycling difficult.
- The skin of the fruit was bumpy and textured.
Describing a journey or movement:
- We had a bumpy flight due to the storm.
- The cart rolled along the bumpy path.
Advanced Usage
- "to have a bumpy ride" (idiomatic): to experience a period of difficulty or trouble.
- The new policy has had a bumpy ride through parliament.
- "bumpy start": a beginning that is not smooth and has problems.
- After a bumpy start, the project finally began to run smoothly.
Variants and Related Words
- Bump (noun): a slight raised area or an impact.
- She tripped over a bump in the carpet.
- Bump (verb): to hit or knock against something.
- I bumped my knee on the table.
- Bumpily (adverb): in a bumpy manner.
- The car moved bumpily down the track.
Synonyms
- Uneven: not level or smooth.
- Rough: having an uneven or irregular surface.
- Jolting: moving suddenly and violently.
- Lumpy: full of or covered with lumps.
Antonyms
- Smooth: having an even and regular surface.
- Flat: level and even.
- Steady: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.
Related Phrases
- Bumpy road ahead (idiomatic): a warning that there will be difficulties in the future.
- The negotiations will be tough; it's a bumpy road ahead.
Adjective
- covered with or full of bumps
- a bumpy country road
- causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
- a rough ride