bulkier; bulkiest
1
a
: having bulk
b(1)
: large of its kind
(2)
2
: having great volume in proportion to weight
a bulky knit sweater
Synonyms of bulky
Examples of bulky in a Sentence
a big, bulky football player
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
How to Wash Sheets Separate the sheets from towels and bulkier items.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Sharp rock scrambles and unpredictable gravel paths within the French Alps usually call for bulky, heavy-duty hiking boots.
—Nicolette Accardi, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Today’s push-up swimwear styles offer shape and volume without feeling bulky or overstuffed.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bulky
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulky. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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bulky
adjective
bulkier; bulkiest
1
: large in size or mass
2
: being large and hard to handle
bulkiness
noun
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