CURDY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

curdy

adjective

Definition of curdy

as in lumpy

having small pieces or lumps spread throughout curdy cottage cheese

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smooth

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Adjective

Neither Phobos nor Deimos is spherical, isntead; both are oblong and lumpy, like potatoes.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
There’s no way a V6 can produce the deep, lumpy, mechanical thunder of a V8.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of lumpy

Adjective

The even mixing of the isotopes suggests that it was formed from fine dust grains rather than clumpy, coarser material.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026
The clam chowder is perfectly balanced and not at all clumpy or overly thickened, and the lobster roll is one of the best in all of Boston.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of clumpy

Adjective

The public promenade that wraps around the bay in front of the hotel invites walkers, runners, and bikers to explore the historic pathway that leads to the thick, lush pine forest at the edge of the sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Bake chicken until deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh registers 165°, 25–30 minutes.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

This sofa, upholstered in a nubby textile, similar to boucle or chenille fabric, is a structured alternative to the boneless couches running amok on Amazon—but it’s designed to be just as comfortable.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Rigatoni is our shape of choice for this recipe—its wide opening captures the nubby bits of sausage while its ridges hold onto the light, almost-creamy sauce.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of nubby

Adjective

Whether worn with chunky knits, crisp button-downs, or sleek leather separates, these tactile pieces create effortlessly chic outfits that look timeless yet completely on trend.

— InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
Dianese Most vests include a chunky battery to power the accident detection and deployment system.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of chunky

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