lumpy
/'lʌmpi/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Having lumps; not smooth and even in texture: Describes a substance or material that contains small, solid, irregular pieces mixed within it, resulting in a rough or uneven consistency. 2. Like or containing small sticky lumps: Can describe a thick, semi-solid mass where the components have not blended smoothly and have formed cohesive clumps.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The sauce was lumpy and needed to be stirred more.
- She tried to sleep on the old, lumpy mattress.
- After sitting, the paint had become lumpy and was difficult to apply smoothly.
Advanced Usage
- "lumpy with": Used to indicate that something is full of or characterized by a specific type of lump.
- The field was lumpy with molehills.
- Describing abstract concepts: Can be used metaphorically to describe something uneven or inconsistent in quality.
- The economic recovery has been lumpy, with growth in some sectors and stagnation in others.
Variants and Related Words
- Lump (noun): A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.
- He felt a lump in his throat.
- Lump (verb): To put together in a single group without discrimination.
- They tend to lump all the problems together.
- Lumpiness (noun): The quality or state of being lumpy.
- The main issue with the batter was its lumpiness.
Synonyms
- Bumpy: Having a uneven surface with many raised parts.
- Chunky: Containing thick, solid pieces.
- Clotted: Thickened or congealed, often in an undesirable way.
- Coarse: Rough or loose in texture, consisting of large particles.
Antonyms
- Smooth: Having an even and regular surface; free from lumps.
- Creamy: Having a soft, smooth, thick consistency.
- Even: Flat and uniform in surface; regular.
- Silky: Very smooth, soft, and glossy.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Lumpy gravy: A phrase sometimes used to describe a situation that is problematic, unsatisfactory, or not proceeding smoothly, originating from the literal description of gravy with lumps.
- The project's timeline turned into lumpy gravy after the key team member left.
- To have a lumpy ride: To experience a period of difficulty or instability. (Note: This is a metaphorical extension and not a fixed idiom).
- The new policy has given the industry a lumpy ride.
Adjective
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having lumps; not smooth and even in texture
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lumpy gravy
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like or containing small sticky lumps
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the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough
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