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bumpily

adverb

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Meaning

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In a way that is not smooth or even, with many ups and downs or jolts.

Example Sentence

The old bus traveled bumpily over the dirt road, making everyone bounce in their seats.

Usage Note

Describes movement or surfaces that are uneven, unsteady, or have many jolts. For example, a bumpy ride in a car, a bumpy flight, or a bumpy texture.