bulky

adjective

\ˈbəl-kē also ˈbu̇l-

bulkier; bulkiest

Definition of bulky

1a : having bulk

b(1) : large of its kind

(2) : corpulent

2 : having great volume in proportion to weight a bulky knit sweater

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Opt for the Dreamfoam 2-inch gel swirl memory foam topper ($54.99 to $107.18) to add non-bulky comfort in a hurry. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "The ultimate van life shopping guide," 14 Nov. 2018 One of the arguments is just the equipment was too bulky and too expensive. — Recode Staff, Recode, "Why ‘Star Wars’ is like a social network, and other insights from Eugene Wei on Recode Media," 13 July 2018 Also, go with a lace-front wig, which will look less bulky and obvious around the hair line. — Lauren Valenti, Marie Claire, "The DIY Guide to Being Harley Quinn This Halloween," 10 Aug. 2016 One downside: The HS110 is bulky, taking up both plugs in a two-jack outlet. — Ian Paul, PCWorld, "Automate your basic devices with two TP-Link smart plugs for $25," 23 Oct. 2018 The bulky tack-on solar panels will be something of the past, and companies like Tesla, Sistine Solar, and Forward Labs are introducing sleeker, low-profile designs that cleverly blend into, if not actually serve as, the roofing of the house. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Flower-shaped solar panel now sold in the U.S.," 11 Sep. 2018 Fish Spatula Throw out your bulky spatula and ask for this nimble tool. — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, "The 7 Most Important Kitchen Items to Have on Your Wedding Registry," 16 Oct. 2018 Simply put, this Watch is way more comfortable, without looking bulkier on the wrist. — Vera Papisova, Teen Vogue, "Apple Watch Series 4 Review," 19 Sep. 2018 Some anglers find the compact reciprocating saws too large or bulky or otherwise ergonomically uncomfortable to wield with the precision necessary to efficiently carve fillets. — Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, "Fillet blade a cut above the rest for anglers," 6 June 2018

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