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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But the road has been longer and bumpier than investors anticipated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
It’s time to prepare your retirement portfolio for a bumpier ride.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
"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
“The process of taking production out of China has been bumpier than anticipated for the industry,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2025
After a while, the road became bumpier and the nose of the car pointed up.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
