BULKY Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

bulky

adjective

ˈbəl-kē

Definition of bulky

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 Brook actually recommends skipping volumizing sprays—which can make dense hair feel bulky—and instead smoothing a lightweight oil like Biolage All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil through the lengths for shine and frizz control. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026 My mom is always looking for the next best sneaker for traipsing around the city, and she won’t be caught wearing bulky maximalist running shoes. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Elsewhere, Will Campbell may be dealing with a new injury, Kyle Williams worked apart from the starters and the defense continued to deploy bulkier personnel at the start of team periods. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 San Jose also offers residents free curbside pickup for bulky items like used furniture through 311. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bulky

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Adjective

Aerial footage showed a large law enforcement presence on Sunset Boulevard, which appeared to be closed off to traffic.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Only about 6% of the region’s deposits are controlled by the combined bank, ranking fourth behind larger national competition such as Truist, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

Pakistan must manage its sizeable Shiite population and its sensitive relationship with Tehran, while Turkey and Iran share concerns over Kurdish separatism despite competing elsewhere in the region.

— Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The timing shook out nicely, considering Berg would go on to be tapped to succeed Don Garber as MLS’ next commissioner and has subsequently been tasked with unloading his sizable ownership stake in LAFC.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

But developers accustomed to CUDA may need to rewrite and optimize substantial portions of their existing code before moving their training workloads to Ascend.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Business organizations, for example, typically devote substantial resources to risk management.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

This peak Millennial era was a mix of hipster and bohemian aesthetic, with skinny jeans, flannel shirts, flowy lace dresses, oversized felt hats, and combat boots or TOMS Shoes (Hey, remember those?

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2026
Knitwear made from thin, airy materials or designed with an oversized fit is ideal for providing the touch of warmth needed on cool summer nights, while also working well with extra layers when fall weather arrives.

— Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of oversize

Adjective

The proposal has drawn considerable concern from residents, especially regarding traffic.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Villa go in as considerable underdogs — 7/2 to win in normal time and 2/1 to lift the trophy — and pulling it off would represent another big result in what has already been a landmark year for the club.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

Later on, Bret wanders away from his friends and runs into Debbie’s father, Terry Schaffer (Wes Bentley), entertaining handsome young men in the hot tub.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
The younger Gere plays Robert Mallory, the handsome new student who transfers to Buckley prep at the same time that The Trawler begins killing local teens.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Videos circulating on social media, and geolocated by CNN, show a huge blaze raging and plumes of smoke rising from an area just outside the city, close to what appear to be the characteristic towers of an oil refinery.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The fight is huge for everyone involved, the network and promoters included.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of huge

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