CHUNKY Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

chunky

adjective

ˈchəŋ-kē

Definition of chunky

as in thick

having small pieces or lumps spread throughout chunky peanut butter adds an interesting layer of texture when paired with jelly

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smooth

as in stout

being compact and broad in build and often short in stature a chunky little toddler

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as in fat

having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite a chunky piece of bread

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Recent Examples of chunky The surfaces are clean, the proportions are deliberately chunky around the cargo area, and there isn't a fake air intake or angry-looking crease in sight. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 Instead of defaulting to the typical white or chunky sneaker that makes the rounds every season, Hadid opted for a gleaming pair of Puma Speedcats. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 22 Sep. 2026 Meet the chunky contenders and learn how to vote for your favorites. — Mallorie Sullivan, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Unlike the more compact Mac mini, the Mac Studio is a heavy beast, weighing 8 pounds thanks to a chunky copper cooling block inside the chassis. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chunky

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky

Adjective

Sonorous jaws bristled with the thick chin hairs of your least-favourite grandmother.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
After making his final start on May 14, White was diagnosed with a left shoulder capsular sprain, which is a tearing or stretching of the thick tissue wrapping around his throwing shoulder joint.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

Denver is a tough place to play, and the Broncos defense is stout.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Despite the offensive struggles, a stout defense kept the Panthers within striking distance, allowing FAU (2-1) to score only 10 points off those three turnovers.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of stout

Adjective

Batter should be lumpy with bits of dry flour (if the batter is overmixed your pancakes will be flat).

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Hups, a science teacher at Colorado’s Northglenn High School, immediately recognized the lumpy sandstone as dinosaur toes.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of lumpy

Adjective

Massimo The truck is built on a sturdy steel frame that’s attached to a coilover suspension system on all four sides.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Unlike plastic containers, these sturdy steel swaps won’t stain, warp, or hold onto pesky odors.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

This sofa, upholstered in a nubby textile, similar to boucle or chenille fabric, is a structured alternative to the boneless couches running amok on Amazon—but it’s designed to be just as comfortable.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Rigatoni is our shape of choice for this recipe—its wide opening captures the nubby bits of sausage while its ridges hold onto the light, almost-creamy sauce.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of nubby

Adjective

Fresh, plump blueberries in the salad add little bursts of sweetness, and the earthiness of lightly toasted and sliced almonds give balance to the vinegar.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Tokyo — The fruit hanging on the branch looks tantalizingly good – round and plump, with a fragrant, deep orange skin.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

That includes the energy pumped out from the hearts of galaxies by feeding supermassive black holes, a type of cosmic feedback that smooths out clumpy cosmic matter lying outside galaxies.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The clam chowder is perfectly balanced and not at all clumpy or overly thickened, and the lobster roll is one of the best in all of Boston.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of clumpy

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