bulky
[buhl-kee]
- of relatively large and cumbersome bulk or size.
- (of a fabric or yarn) thick; lofty.
- (of a garment) made of thick, resilient fabric or yarn: a bulky sweater.
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Origin of bulky
Synonyms
See more synonyms for bulky on Thesaurus.com1. massive, ponderous, unwieldy, clumsy.
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Examples from the Web for bulkiness
Contemporary Examples
Even the former head of the federal agency that oversees Medicare recently lamented the bulkiness of the program.
Historical Examples
But in mounting the steps his curiosity was awakened by the bulkiness of Linda's letter.
Captain Desmond, V.C.Maud Diver
They threshed about, the bulkiness of the fur clothing hampering them.
The Time TradersAndre Norton
The Greeks found no inconvenience, as we should, in the bulkiness of inscriptions as a means of keeping public records.
Yellow clover is not a really good hay plant, owing to its lack of bulkiness.
Clovers and How to Grow ThemThomas Shaw
She tried on the wraps, and the hats which came up finally with Calvin staggering beneath the bulkiness of the box.
The Trumpeter SwanTemple Bailey
bulky
- very large and massive, esp so as to be unwieldy
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Word Origin and History for bulkiness
bulky
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