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

fat, thick

Antonyms

skinny, slender, slim, thin

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

There were the chunky, streaky highlights; the ombré; and the bleach blonde double process that left me with lavender hair that would later fade to gray and then platinum. — Ella Cerón, Teen Vogue, "How to Fix Bad Box Hair Dye," 10 July 2018 In the image, Pusha—dressed in a frayed white jean jacket and chunky white and yellow Dior sneakers—stands next to Kaepernick, who is wearing an unassuming sporty T-shirt-and-shorts combination with a bright pop of green Nike sneakers. — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, "Colin Kaepernick and Pusha T Prove That Not All Heroes Wear Capes—Some Wear Colorful Nikes," 8 June 2018 There are two types of people in the world: those who love clumpy, thick, and chunky mascara—and those who want to chase said people with a lash comb and makeup remover. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "You Can Shop The Mascara Used To Create The Major Lashes Backstage At Dior," 28 Sep. 2017 Mash remaining ingredients coarsely into the juices with a fork to make a chunky sauce. — House Beautiful, "Red Snapper Veracruz-Style Recipe," 28 Aug. 2010 The star’s look is paired with a black belt-style choker, chunky rings, silver dangling earrings and matching silver bracelets. — Jillian Ruffo, PEOPLE.com, "Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Selena Gomez's Latest Coach Campaign," 2 July 2018 The model was spotted out with her mother and wore a pair of pink chunky sneakers from Buffalo London x Opening Ceremony. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Gigi Hadid's Pink Platform Sneakers Bring You Right Back to Your Childhood," 26 June 2018 Alessia went with an understated sport vibe, choosing to pair her orange Fila track pants with a graphic T-shirt and chunky black sneakers. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Ariana Grande and Alessia Cara Match in Orange at the Amazon Music Unboxing Prime Event," 12 July 2018 To continue reading this story, TRY IT NOW With a smooth, steady lifting of the rod and a quick snap of the wrist, the chunky blue was hooked, played and landed on its final journey as the guest of honor at a fish fry. — Ralph Winingham, San Antonio Express-News, "Hot weather cats: Choke Canyon angling kicks into summer mode," 5 July 2018

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