bulkier; bulkiest
1
a
: having bulk
b(1)
: large of its kind
(2)
2
: having great volume in proportion to weight
a bulky knit sweater
Synonyms
Examples of bulky in a Sentence
a big, bulky football player
bulky packages might cost more to mail
Recent Examples on the Web
Residents who receive city trash services are also eligible for free bulky pickup.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2024
Few things are more frustrating than tripping over a cord while lugging a bulky vacuum cleaner around your home.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
For a sneaker that’s the opposite of bulky, these Keds Mini Slip-On shoes feature a round-toe silhouette inspired by ballet slippers.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
On the other hand, some people might prefer using floss sticks, which are less bulky, instead of something like a Waterpik or traditional floss.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 14 June 2024
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2024
Few things are more frustrating than tripping over a cord while lugging a bulky vacuum cleaner around your home.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
For a sneaker that’s the opposite of bulky, these Keds Mini Slip-On shoes feature a round-toe silhouette inspired by ballet slippers.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
On the other hand, some people might prefer using floss sticks, which are less bulky, instead of something like a Waterpik or traditional floss.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 14 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for bulky
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulky. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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bulky
adjective
bulkier; bulkiest
1
: large in size or mass
2
: being large and hard to handle
bulkiness
noun
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