chunky

adjective

\ ˈchəŋ-kē

chunkier; chunkiest

Definition of chunky

1a : heavy, solid, and thick or bulky a chunky sweater chunky bracelets especially : stocky an athlete with a chunky build

b : plump, chubby

2 : filled with chunks chunky peanut butter

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Synonyms & Antonyms for chunky

Synonyms

clumpy, curdy, lumpy, nubbly, nubby

Antonyms

smooth

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels. an athlete with a chunky build

Recent Examples on the Web

Few would keep pouring chunky milk over cereal, but many might overlook a spot of mold on bread. — Washington Post, "‘Sell By’ or what? US pushes for clarity on expiration dates," 6 June 2019 And speaking of sun, Andrea Valle caught the glow of golden hour with dewy skin, brush-up brows, and chunky crimson highlights. — Akili King, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Aweng Chuol, Margot Robbie, and More," 26 May 2019 Turner completed her look with a pair of chunky white trainers, and pulled up white socks. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Sophie Turner and Priyanka Chopra Step Out with Their Jonas Husbands in New York," 11 May 2019 Their romance was as embedded into mid-2000s culture as Paris Hilton, Juicy Couture tracksuits, and chunky highlights. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Meredith and Derek's Relationship on Grey's Anatomy Wouldn't Happen in 2018," 9 Nov. 2018 Shayk's model-off-duty apparel was nonetheless elegant, with a camel coat, chunky turtleneck sweater, white skirt, brown leather boots, and gold hoop earrings. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk Make a Rare Appearance in NYC," 20 Mar. 2019 An ’80s jewelry revival, for instance, has begot big chunky pearl necklaces unsuitable for ribbon cuttings. — Nancy Macdonell, WSJ, "How Classic Pearls Became Improbably Hip," 11 Dec. 2018 Try a chunky glitter like Sally Hansen x Jelly Belly Tutti Fruitti applied with a makeup sponge. — Bella Cacciatore, Allure, "Confetti Nails Are the Coolest Manicure Trend for Summer," 9 May 2019 Although chunkier than your average Macbook, the M15's footprint is reasonably slight compared to other gaming laptops. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "Get Razer's Best Mouse, and Other Gaming Gear, for Cheap Today Only," 26 Mar. 2019

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