chunkier; chunkiest
Synonyms of chunkynext
1
a
: heavy, solid, and thick or bulky
a chunky sweater
chunky bracelets
especially : stocky
an athlete with a chunky build
b
2
: filled with chunks
chunky peanut butter
chunkily adverb

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels. an athlete with a chunky build
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Pair it with flat loafers and a chunky necklace and feel your cool factor skyrocket. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 June 2026 But if the Titan EVO is too chunky and gamer-centric for you, and the Vantum is too expensive and not substantial enough, the Atlas might be just the right chair for you. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026 This worked, producing carbon-capture material made completely from waste, but the chunkier amine groups made from waste didn’t perform as well. ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026 Paired with linen shorts or pants, Quince’s popover shirt can be dressed up or down; just add chunky heels. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chunky

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of chunky was in 1733

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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chunky. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

chunky

adjective
chunkier; chunkiest
1
2
: full of chunks
chunky peanut butter

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