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 When the weather is too warm for a fluffy jacket, but too cold for a short-sleeve, a vest adds an additional layer without feeling bulky. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026 There is also ample room in the toe box to keep your feet comfortable while walking without looking bulky. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 But after a few weeks of building my outfits around bulky sweaters on repeat, my looks can start to feel a little frumpy. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2026 For footwear, pick an athletic shoe that protects your toes and feet and has non-bulky, rubber soles. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bulky

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Adjective

In 2023, authorities interrupted a Sunday church class to warn Gu and Cui that their church had become too large, Gu said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
Developing ultra-large autonomous underwater vehicles involves significant engineering challenges, including navigation, endurance, communications, payload integration, manufacturing, and operational reliability.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

Lincoln currently does not have paramedics on its fire crews, despite having a sizable population of residents ages 55 and older.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
This week’s matchup doesn’t offer much more appeal as Jacksonville should be a sizable favorite, and while Tennessee has been more competitive than its 1-7 record suggests, Strange remains a streaming option at best.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Developing and maintaining them can also require substantial investment in sensors, computing infrastructure, software integration, and specialized expertise.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Ending racial preferences in admissions leaves substantial discrimination untouched if universities distribute other opportunities by race.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

Targets household robotics Meta’s reported design requirements place considerable emphasis on how the robot perceives and communicates with people.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
View gallery - 5 images High-performance electric dirt bikes are becoming increasingly capable, but stepping into the more powerful end of the market often requires a considerable investment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

Yet for the actors who brought them to life, some of their most memorable roles didn’t come with a big paycheck.

— Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Schumer is poised to become majority leader just two years after Democrats lost the Senate, with a bigger majority than his party has commanded in more than a decade.

— Theodoric Meyer The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of big

Adjective

The sectional version of contributor Lila Allen’s Kipton sofa has a handsome discount totalling 25% off during the brand’s current furniture sale (20% off orders of $2,000 or more, and 25% off orders of $5,000 or more).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Both lead to Green-Wood's surprisingly handsome resident arborist, Adam Chervinsky.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Perhaps never before in midterm contests has the electorate waved such a huge middle finger at a president and his craven enablers, otherwise known as Republicans.

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Alaska could be transformed into a major data center hub following a new assessment of natural gas resources in the region which appear big enough to power huge advanced computing and AI sites.

— Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

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