← BackshareGuessnodulous/ˈnɑdʒələs/adjectiveHaving small knots, lumps, or swellings.The doctor noted the nodulous texture of the patient's thyroid gland.The old rope was worn and nodulous from years of use.The nodulous surface of the tree trunk felt rough under my fingers.SynonymsknobbybumpylumpyAntonymssmooth