Lumpy and Rough

Lumpy

Lumpy adjective - Not having a level or smooth surface.
Usage example: before painting, we had to sand the lumpy surface to make it smooth

Rough is a synonym for lumpy. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead the word "Lumpy" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: lump, lumpish, lumpily

Rough

Rough adjective - Not having a level or smooth surface.
Usage example: a rough board can give you splinters

Lumpy is a synonym for rough in gnarled topic. You can use "Lumpy" instead an adjective "Rough".

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