DUMPY Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

dumpy

adjective

ˈdəm-pē

Definition of dumpy

as in stout

being compact and broad in build and often short in stature dumpy little toddlers growing into lanky children

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as in dilapidated

showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect we could only find rooms at a dumpy motel on the outskirts of the city

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Recent Examples of dumpy The dumpy old Abe Stark Sports Center, the ice rink on the boardwalk between 19th and 20th Streets, is getting a major renovation as well. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025 Torry’s candidly dumpy, dingy, dated, wood panel lined courtroom allowed for the placement of contemporary art and the banging of nails into walls which would have been forbidden in one of the ornate ground floor courtrooms. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 The Slip concerns sixteen-year-old Nathaniel Rothstein, a dumpy sad sack who, after getting into a fight at school, is sent to live with his uncle in Austin for the summer of 1998. — Lucas Schaefer june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025 At the start of the production, when Blanche arrives at her sister’s dumpy apartment, a lithe young man (Jabez Sykes) contorts himself in abstract choreography. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dumpy

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Adjective

The Bearcats, however, can’t stay down for long as a stout Arlington Bowie squad comes calling.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Some columns are short and stout, while others are tall – the tallest is 13 feet.

— Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of stout

Adjective

Protesters have decried dilapidated schools, overcrowded classrooms, staff shortages and inequalities in the education system.

— Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Through her nonprofit, UniteWI, owner Bria Grant bought the 112-year-old building from the City of Milwaukee in 2019 in a dilapidated state.

— Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dilapidated

Adjective

Meanwhile, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and supple without weighing it down.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
The brothel is huge and painted black, like a plump beetle luxuriating in the sun, and the opulence of its internal decoration is matched by Kate herself.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

Investors and analysts are increasingly looking to other parts of the market, both to find neglected sources of value and to start assuming a defensive posture against a possible downturn.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Changing their environment is more reliable and more neglected.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Definition of neglected

Adjective

This adorable costume looks poised to rule over The Masked Singer stage with a flick of her paw and a wag of her stumpy tail.

— Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
These members of the squash family produce fruits in all different shapes, sizes, and colors; there are huge ones, tiny ones, stumpy ones, tall ones, and even bumpy ones.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2022

Definition of stumpy

Adjective

The play, like a sturdy classic that Sheldon might love, runs over two hours with an intermission, not without dragging.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Flavors of plum, dark chocolate, and blueberry are supported by sturdy, yet silky tannins and the finish goes on for what seems like days.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

Big ears, stubby legs and an extra-strong butt — Zoo Miami celebrated the newest addition to its animal family Friday.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
These mushrooms are instantly recognizable for their fat, puffy shape and stubby stems that are often as wide as—if not wider than—the caps.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

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