lumpish
adjective
resembling a lump.
lumpishness
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a word derived from
lumpish.
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately “pretty” is no indication of being able or willing to uphold even the most inane Bachelor-level conversation, especially when you add Ben’s natural lumpishness into the mix.
From Time ● Jan. 24, 2012
He tried to step, but at first it seemed as if his feet must be frozen; yet, after stamping about for a few minutes, they began to lose their feeling of lumpishness and to prickle.
From Chums of the Camp Fire by Lawrence J. Leslie
You know the flesh is oftentimes the greatest impediment that the spirit hath, because of its lumpishness and earthly quality.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Hugh Binning
What lumpishness and earthliness is in us, that we do not rise up above, to this melody in our spirits, to join with angels in this song, we, I say, whom it most concerns!
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Hugh Binning
When his shyness and lumpishness gave way, he proved so bright that Emily undertook to carry on his education.
From Chantry House by Charlotte Mary Yonge
