bumpy
adjective
of uneven surface; full of bumps.
bumpier
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comparativeof bumpy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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It’s time to prepare your retirement portfolio for a bumpier ride.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Wall Street is inching toward a historic milestone just as the ride is getting bumpier in the stock market.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026
Investors riding a rare biotech recovery don’t need to jump off the train, but they should expect a bumpier ride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
"The bumpier, irregular surface of the virulent strains exposes parts of the virus that are normally hidden, allowing certain antibodies to attach more easily," Dr. Bibby said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2025
Mr. Ferris turned down a rutted dirt road, made even bumpier by the roots that crisscrossed it like the veins on an old man’s hands.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
