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
Examples of bulky in a Sentence
a big, bulky football player
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
The frames are also bulkier, giving the glasses an oversized, stylish look.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The absorbent layers are slim, not bulky, and the bikini cut works well under most clothes.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Strollers that are best for travel will comply with safety measures similar to regular strollers but will be less bulky.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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 May. 2025.
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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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