lumpily
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6.0
- adverb
- /ˈlʌmpɪli/
- Paint was applied lumpily to the wall, creating an uneven texture.
Examples
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The mashed potatoes were prepared lumpily, leaving small chunks throughout the dish.
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The batter mixed lumpily and did not bake evenly in the oven.
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He walked lumpily.
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The puppy ran lumpily after the ball.
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The mashed potatoes were prepared lumpily, leaving small chunks throughout the dish.
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Paint was applied lumpily to the wall, creating an uneven texture.
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The batter mixed lumpily and did not bake evenly in the oven.
Synonyms
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3.5
In a way that makes some parts different from others
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7.9
In an uneven way that leaves some parts not covered
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6.6
In an uneven way so small parts are different
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4.9
In a not smooth way that makes movement uneven
How Lumpy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lumpily comes from the simple word lump ('a small piece or bump') plus the ending -ly ('in a way'), so it helps you imagine food, paint, or batter with little bumps or chunks. That's why lumpily means 'in a way that is full of lumps or uneven parts'.