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
Examples of bulky in a Sentence
a big, bulky football player
bulky packages might cost more to mail
Recent Examples on the Web
Made of 100% cotton muslin, this sleep sack never feels bulky or too heavy.
—
Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
This year-round shoe staple is equally sensible and stylish, and isn't too bulky or heavy to pack in your carry-on.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
But there are lots of options on the market, and rain jackets tend to get a bad rep for being unbreathable and bulky.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Big and bulky ones will take up a lot of space in your toiletry bag.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
However, these earlier devices were too bulky and complex to scale up to larger systems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2024
Due to its big and bulky head, this is not the best caulk gun for sealing cracks in tight spaces.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
Limbering up with leg lifts starts things off, shifting to a massaging of each leg with a bulky roller.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
Another bonus: The buckle is lightweight and not bulky.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
This year-round shoe staple is equally sensible and stylish, and isn't too bulky or heavy to pack in your carry-on.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
But there are lots of options on the market, and rain jackets tend to get a bad rep for being unbreathable and bulky.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Big and bulky ones will take up a lot of space in your toiletry bag.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
However, these earlier devices were too bulky and complex to scale up to larger systems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2024
Due to its big and bulky head, this is not the best caulk gun for sealing cracks in tight spaces.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
Limbering up with leg lifts starts things off, shifting to a massaging of each leg with a bulky roller.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
Another bonus: The buckle is lightweight and not bulky.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulky. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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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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