bulky

[buhl-kee]

adjective

bulkier, bulkiest 

1. of relatively large and cumbersome bulk or size.

   Synonyms: clumsy, unwieldy, ponderous, massive

2. (of a fabric or yarn) thick; lofty.

3. (of a garment) made of thick, resilient fabric or yarn.

   a bulky sweater.

bulky

/ ˈbʌlkɪ /

adjective

1. very large and massive, esp so as to be unwieldy

Other Word Forms

• bulkily adverb
• bulkiness noun
• overbulkily adverb
• overbulkiness noun
• overbulky adjective
• unbulky adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bulky¹

First recorded in 1665–75; bulk ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Fubo is looking to control costs and designed its product to be a slimmed-down version of a bulky bundle — but one with a heavy complement of sports networks.

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For example, Art Deco furniture was often bulky, its light fittings were meant for high ceilings, and its dressing tables too elaborate for today's compact apartments.

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For instance, B&M, Home Bargain and The Range shops have large garden centres and sell bulkier items which are easier to collect by car.

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The robot looked similar to Roz, but bigger and bulkier, like he was built for working with heavy machines.

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He searched under the worktable and behind the tool chest and between all the bulky workshop machines.

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Related Words

• cumbersome 
• heavy 
• hulking 
• ponderous 
• unwieldy