lumpy
word
Definition
Something that is lumpy has small, uneven pieces or bumps in it, instead of being smooth. Often used to describe food, surfaces, or textures.
Usage & Nuances
Describes texture, especially when something should be smooth (e.g., "lumpy" soup or mashed potatoes). Can describe both positive (e.g., cozy lumpy pillows) and negative situations (e.g., poorly mixed batter). Not used for people directly.
Spanish: grumoso - con grumosPortuguese (BR): empelotado - com grumosPortuguese (PT): granuloso - com grumosChinese (Simplified): 有疙瘩的 - 凸凹不平的Chinese (Traditional): 有疙瘩的 - 凸凹不平的Hindi: गांठदार - ढेलेदारArabic: مليء بالكتل - متكتلBengali: ঢেলাভর্তি - গোঁজাদাগাRussian: комковатый - бугристыйJapanese: でこぼこした - 塊のあるVietnamese: bị vón cục - lợn cợnKorean: 덩어리가 있는 - 울퉁불퉁한Turkish: topaklı - yumruluUrdu: ڈھیلا ڈھالا - گھٹلیوں والاIndonesian: bergumpal - berbongkah
Example Sentences
My pillow is old and lumpy.
basic
The soup was lumpy because it was not mixed well.
basic
She doesn't like lumpy mashed potatoes.
basic
The gravy turned out weird and lumpy after I added the flour too quickly.
natural
My mattress is so lumpy that I can't sleep well anymore.
natural
If your paint looks lumpy, try mixing it a bit more before using.
natural