unbulky

adjective

un·​bulky ˌən-ˈbəl-kē How to pronounce unbulky (audio)
 also  -ˈbu̇l-
: not having excessive volume : not bulky
an unbulky sweater

Examples of unbulky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But of course, Aaron’s attraction to gym rats makes the tall but unbulky Bobby insecure. John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Like other shirt jackets from brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren and Isaora, Outerknown’s version is strategically unbulky, upping its layering potential, whatever the weather. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 18 Dec. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unbulky was in 1678

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“Unbulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbulky. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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