hulking

[huhl-king]

adjective

1. heavy and clumsy; bulky.

   Synonyms: ponderous, cumbersome, massive

hulking

/ ˈhʌlkɪŋ /

adjective

1. Also: hulky. big and ungainly

Word History and Origins

Origin of hulking¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; hulk + -ing ²

Example Sentences

They laid sprinkler lines and wrapped the trunks of some of the hulking trees with a fire-resistant material akin to tin foil.

From Los Angeles Times

Approximately 1,800 firefighters have been battling the blaze, some laying down sprinkler line to shoot water onto the hulking trees, which can grow beyond 300 feet tall.

From Los Angeles Times

A hulking security guard stood outside the entrance, the 101 Freeway buzzing nearby.

From Los Angeles Times

Rosey Grier, a hulking defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams who was in the crowd, rushed in to pin the gunman against a serving table.

From Los Angeles Times

Fish and Wildlife is primarily responsible for managing the hulking mammals, including making the call to move or euthanize them.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bulky 
• gargantuan 
• gigantic 
• imposing 
• lumbering 
• mammoth 
• towering