nubbly

adjective

Definition of nubblynext
as in nubby
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout the walls were painted with a nubbly paint that was supposed to give them an interesting texture

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  1. nubby
  2. lumpy
  3. chunky
  4. thick
Adjective
  • Its nubby texture and vibration settings feel great after a long day of standing, walking, and generally running around.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The hand feel is soft with a slightly nubby texture that feels lovely against your skin.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of nubby
Adjective
  • Ideally, lumpy textures should be introduced as early as possible so the child can learn to use their tongue and jaw to manipulate and swallow food, a process that requires 30 different muscles to work together, said Susan Greenberg, a speech pathologist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Scientists can’t say for sure that is happening because of the feature’s lumpy appearance and curious lack of flow features.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of lumpy
Adjective
  • Princess Charlene completed the look with chunky black pumps and a lilac fascinator adorned with black feathers.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
  • So, expect to discover tennis and strand necklaces made to layer, gold chain links with an achingly modern feel, and chunky event-worthy pieces that'll catch every eye in the room.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of chunky
Adjective
  • Therefore, don’t be surprised to see bucks bedding right on the edge of thick cover within some of the areas noted above.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
  • In almost any Auerbach oil painting, early or late, rawness is thick on the ground.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of thick
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