clumpy

adjective

Definition of clumpynext
as in lumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout the soil was a little too clumpy to make for a good garden

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clumpy
  1. lumpy
  2. thick
  3. chunky
  4. nubby
Adjective
  • Greek yogurt is smooth and creamy, while cheese curds give cottage cheese a lumpy texture.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Both Phobos and Deimos look like asteroids, being lumpy, cratered and small.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of lumpy
Adjective
  • Twangy bass lines thick enough to saw down a redwood tree are shredded with shivers of electric guitar to create a blues sound that cuts a hole straight through the decades.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This beautiful Easter garland, on sale for $79.99 at Wayfair, is opulent and thick with twigs and pastel eggs that run throughout.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of thick
Adjective
  • Shop more chunky dad sneakers inspired by Lawrence’s pair, below.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Rather than aiming for photorealism, everything in Minecraft, from the ground to the trees to the animals to the sun and moon themselves, is represented by large, chunky blocks.
    — Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of chunky
Adjective
  • The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Featuring a nubby texture made from thick loops of yarn, the material seamlessly blends style and comfort.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of nubby
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“Clumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clumpy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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