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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As climate change shifts atmospheric conditions, experts warn that air travel could become bumpier: temperature changes and shifting wind patterns in the upper atmosphere are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of severe turbulence.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
It’s time to prepare your retirement portfolio for a bumpier ride.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 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
It was bumpier up in the sky than down on the grass.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
