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 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

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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

Impact craters are formed by sizable objects such as meteorites crashing into the Earth’s surface.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 July 2026
The France Under-20 international’s ceiling is extremely high, though, which is why Newcastle have invested another sizeable sum in someone who has only just celebrated his 20th birthday.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 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

An upstairs primary suite features a cathedral ceiling, a private balcony, the aforementioned walk-in closet, and a deluxe bath with an oversized walk-in shower.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 July 2026
In the clip, Karol wears full-glam and an oversized white hoodie, her dancers alongside her in matching get-ups.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 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

About the swamp A big, big place The Okefenokee Swamp is vast, 438,000-440,000 acres spanning about 700 square miles mostly in Charlton, Ware and Clinch counties in Georgia‘s southeast corner.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
That means one in four rooms were available during the world’s biggest sporting event.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of big

Adjective

This one had long, spirally fluted horns and was as handsome a trophy as anyone would want.

— Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
The Vampire Diaries centers on orphaned teenager Elena Gilbert, who ends up falling in love with a handsome new student named Stefan Salvatore (Wesley).

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 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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