bulky

adjective

ˈbəl-kē How to pronounce bulky (audio)
Definition of bulkynext
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind bulky packages might cost more to mail

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Recent Examples of bulky Plus, its non-bulky design is easy to layer under cardigans, denim jackets, and blazers once fall arrives. — Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 That’s enough room to accommodate bulky cargo with the ease of a minivan. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 Mixing Small-Batch Recipes Sometimes a whisk isn’t quite enough, but hauling out a bulky mixer and all its attachments feels like overkill. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 This slender iron frame has an airier presence than a bulkier upholstered or wood design. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bulky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
  1. large
  2. sizable
  3. substantial
  4. oversize
  5. considerable
  6. big
  7. handsome
  8. huge
Adjective
  • The answer is likely to come this week as the panel considers the world’s largest blackwater wetland, located in Georgia’s southeastern corner, as a World Heritage Site.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Brent climbed nearly 16% last week, its largest weekly rise since April, and European benchmark natural gas prices saw their highest close since March, according to Deutsche Bank.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • The program allows people who make sizable investments in a country to apply for citizenship.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • On the one hand, sales from China still make up a sizable chunk of its revenue.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • Key concerns for investors include the company's existing debt, the substantial proceeds already taken by private owners, and the concentrated control Blackstone will retain post-offering.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • If the impact centres are on the same line, Babcock will need to find substantial wingers to play with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the second unit, or Stan Bowman will need to find a second-line centre.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • This chic, oversized suede bomber would fix my problem in an instant.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Take a page out of Witherspoon’s style book in these wide-leg jeans with similar oversized front pockets.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of oversize
Adjective
  • Her new position at the scene’s forefront came with considerable expectations, and her occasionally dazzling debut, Silence Is Loud, felt the weight of those demands.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • Skattebo’s recovery has therefore commanded considerable attention.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • In addition to its ongoing pursuit of LeBron James, the Heat also would like to add another veteran shooter and another veteran big man but might begin the season with only 14 under contract.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Flair then turned her attention to Cargill and hit a big boot, forcing the disqualification.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of big
Adjective
  • Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • His features are handsome and well balanced but not unusually high scoring by looksmaxxing standards.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Their fans have provided the electricity of this tournament, travelling in huge numbers, turning Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami and Dallas into oceans of blue and white.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Notable quote There is a huge amount of animosity, every single day, thrown at trans kids.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026
Definition of huge

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