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bumpy
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grainy
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silky
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velvety
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slick
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fuzzy
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fluffy
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slippery
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chewy
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slushy
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powdery
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leathery
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crusty
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glossy
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waxy
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wooly
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elastic
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foamy
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feathery
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wavy
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grassy
bumpy
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having rough or uneven movements

rocky
smooth
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The plane had a bumpy landing due to strong winds.
The bumpy ride on the roller coaster thrilled the passengers.

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
grainy
Adjective
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g
r
r
ai
n
n
y
i

having a texture or appearance with small, granular particles

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
silky
silky
Adjective
s
s
i
ɪ
l
l
k
k
y
i

having a fine and smooth surface that is pleasant to the touch

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
velvety
Adjective
v
v
e
ɛ
l
l
v
v
e
ə
t
t
y
i

(of foods or drinks) having a smooth, rich texture, providing a luxurious mouthfeel

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
slick
slick
Adjective
s
s
l
l
i
ɪ
ck
k

smooth and shiny, often describing healthy-looking hair, fur, or skin

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
fuzzy
Adjective
f
f
u
ə
zz
z
y
i

covered with fine short hair or fibers, often giving a soft texture

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
fluffy
fluffy
Adjective
f
f
l
l
u
ə
ff
f
y
i

light and soft in texture, giving a feeling of coziness or warmth

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
slippery
slippery
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s
s
l
l
i
ɪ
pp
p
e
ɜ
r
r
y
i

difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

rocky
nonslippery

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
chewy
chewy
Adjective
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ʧ
e
w
u
y
i

(of food) requiring to be chewed a lot in order to be swallowed easily

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
slushy
Adjective
s
s
l
l
u
ʌ
sh
ʃ
y
i

having a partially melted, semi-liquid consistency, often associated with snow or ice

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
powdery
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p
p
o
a
w
ʊ
d
d
e
ɜ
r
r
y
i

having a fine, dry, and crumbly texture

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
leathery
Adjective
l
l
ea
ɛ
th
ð
e
ɜ
r
r
y
i

having a firm and somewhat rough texture

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
crusty
crusty
Adjective
c
k
r
r
u
ə
s
s
t
t
y
i

(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
glossy
glossy
Adjective
g
g
l
l
o
ɔ
ss
s
y
i

shiny and smooth in a pleasant way

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
waxy
Adjective
w
w
a
æ
x
ks
y
i

having a smooth, glossy, and somewhat slippery or greasy texture resembling wax

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
wooly
wooly
Adjective
w
w
oo
ʊ
l
l
y
i

covered in or made of wool

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
elastic
elastic
Adjective
e
ɪ
l
l
a
æ
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

rocky
inelastic

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
foamy
Adjective
f
f
oa
m
m
y
i

having a light, frothy, and bubbly texture, resembling foam

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
feathery
Adjective
f
f
ea
ɛ
th
ð
e
r
r
y
i

having a light, delicate, and soft texture resembling or suggestive of feathers

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
wavy
wavy
Adjective
w
w
a
v
v
y
i

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun
grassy
Adjective
g
g
r
r
a
æ
ss
s
y
i

covered with grass

rocky
grassless

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bump

Noun

bumpy

Adjective

bumpiness

Noun

bumpiness

Noun

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