Lumpish

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌmpɪʃ/

Definitions of lumpish

adjective describing someone or something as clumsy, awkward, or dull in movement or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The child was lumpish after eating too much candy.

A2 She felt lumpish after staying up all night studying.

B1 The heavy meal left him feeling lumpish and sluggish.

B2 The medication made her feel unusually lumpish and drowsy.

C1 Despite feeling lumpish, he pushed through the workout and felt better afterwards.

C2 Her lumpish demeanor belied her true intelligence and wit.

Examples of lumpish in a Sentence

formal The lumpish boy struggled to keep up with the rest of the class during the physical education lesson.

informal I felt a bit lumpish after eating that huge meal.

slang Don't be so lumpish, get up and join the game!

figurative Her lumpish attitude towards change hindered her progress in the project.

Grammatical Forms of lumpish

• past tense: lumpished
• plural: lumpishes
• comparative: more lumpish
• superlative: most lumpish
• present tense: lumpish
• future tense: will be lumpish
• perfect tense: have been lumpish
• continuous tense: is being lumpish
• singular: lumpish
• positive degree: lumpish
• infinitive: to be lumpish
• gerund: lumpishing
• participle: lumpished

Origin and Evolution of lumpish

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'lumpish' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'lump', meaning a shapeless mass or a clumsy person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lumpish' evolved to describe someone who is dull, slow, or lacking in energy or enthusiasm.