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 Swapping bulky eyes for agile whiskers makes autonomous search-and-rescue bots smaller, lighter, and smarter. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 The underwire provides support without feeling bulky or uncomfortable, and the anti-slip silicone keeps everything in place. — Wendy Rose Gould, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Or anyone wanting a go-to hair dryer that's less bulky but works just as well as larger hair tools on the market (perfect for those with limited storage space in their bathroom). — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Left unmentioned is that the bulky bill also tries to tamp down realignment by capping conferences at 19 members and allows conferences to bundle their media rights. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bulky

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Adjective

Ownership wants a salary cap to give clubs long-term certainty over their largest cost.

— Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Growth in the world’s second-largest economy softened to its slowest in more than three years in the second quarter, as a multiyear property downturn continued to depress consumer demand and investment in real estate and infrastructure.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

In April 1996, Ted was arrested at his Montana cabin where authorities found substantial evidence that linked him to the bombings.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
The one-mile round-trip route involves a substantial number of stairs, but the payoff is a stunning waterfall.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

The reddish-brown hue of the oversize bag popped against his blue-and-white coords.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
These slim, low to the ground sneakers were a natural pendulum swing away from the oversized dad sneakers that dominated a few years ago.

— Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of oversize

Adjective

While the sale has generated considerable interest, Bardot’s widowerBernard d’Ormale has criticized the auction, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
The Dolphins have used considerable draft capital to fix an offensive line that has been an issue for nearly a decade.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

The big difference is space, with the standard room having a footprint of 350 square feet, whereas the suite has an additional 500 square feet to spread out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
The stage musical based on one of the biggest movies ever made in Connecticut finally makes it here on a national tour and an earlier tour was canceled.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of big

Adjective

Yeti’s new Rambler Bowls are the outdoor-lover’s ideal, and an essential addition to any tailgate setup, offering the same double-wall vacuum insulation as the brand’s famous drinkware with secure lids and an handsome aesthetic.

— Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
The handsome wooden bench is crafted from solid poplar, features antique bronze hardware, and sports the soft and airy Seadrift finish, ideal for coastal, modern farmhouse, and contemporary dining rooms alike.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Tiny creatures like crabs and ants traveled huge distances, encountering all sorts of dangers—driven by the instinct to lay eggs and reproduce at any cost.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The sensational international rescue of the famously sentient creatures, replete with colossal cargo planes, huge crates and Shedd staffers working in the dead of night to transport and care for the whales, must have looked made for social media.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of huge

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