lumpily
/ˈlʌmpəli/
adverb
- In a way that is full of lumps or uneven in shape or texture.
- The old mattress sagged lumpily under his weight.
- She poured the batter lumpily into the pan, leaving clumps of flour.
- The mashed potatoes were served lumpily, with several hard bits still in them.
- In a clumsy, awkward, or uneven manner.
- She lumpily tried to explain her idea, stumbling over the words.
- The story was written lumpily, with awkward sentences and rough transitions.
- He moved lumpily across the dance floor, stepping on his partner's toes.