hulking

adjective

hulk·​ing ˈhəl-kiŋ How to pronounce hulking (audio)
: ponderous, massive
a hulking wrestler

Examples of hulking in a Sentence

A hulking figure appeared in the doorway. a heavy, hulking stone blocked the way
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At the center of all the glitzy havoc—her face often looming on a huge flat screen that rolls around the stage, following actors like a hulking LED stalker—is of course Chenoweth. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025 Modern streamlined versions add warmth and authenticity without the dark finish, carvings, and hulking presence. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025 Much of my fear around turkey stemmed from its hulking size. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025 Grinys’ teddy-bear demeanor and hulking form provide an interesting juxtaposition informing Rimantas’ internality. Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hulking

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hulking was in 1698

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“Hulking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hulking. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.

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