BLOCKISH Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

blockish

adjective

Definition of blockish

as in blocky

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Recent Examples of blockish The venue was a blockish and forbidding space called Magazine, which squats in a loop of the Thames, in southeast London. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 PowerBlock’s blockish design has critics comparing it to reaching into a toaster but the brand has solid loyalty among serious home-gym owners and strength enthusiasts. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockish

Adjective

The design sheds the current generation’s swoopier and more angular aesthetic for a blocky motif and front and rear LED strips.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026
At the far end, which seemed miles away, a blocky television sat before a lone white plastic chair.

— Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of blocky

Adjective

Traditional flatbed scanners are bulky, take up too much desk space, and slow down your creative or professional momentum.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Speaking on a recent episode of the podcast, the former Miss Kansas USA and marathon runner dispelled misconceptions around women's fitness — specifically the belief that lifting heavy weights leads to a bulky physique.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of bulky

Adjective

Newer estimates place the eruption at approximately 912 cubic miles (3,800 cubic kilometers) of dense-rock-equivalent material, although older calculations put the figure closer to 672 cubic miles (2,800 cubic kilometers).

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026