HULKING Synonyms: 201 Similar and Opposite Words

hulking

adjective

ˈhəl-kiŋ

Definition of hulking

as in large

of a size greater than average of its kind a heavy, hulking stone blocked the way

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as in athletic

strongly and heavily built several hulking shot putters waited outside the throwing circle for their turn in the competition

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Recent Examples of hulking Two men in Southern China are alive thanks to a daring rescue involving a hulking quadcopter drone. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 8 July 2026 And the hulking Haaland continues to delight with a larger-than-life personality to match, soaking in American culture at every stop. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 Was a wedding at that hulking fortress in Midtown Manhattan gauche? — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 July 2026 The bartenders working ask not to be named, but none of them have seen any particularly hulking-looking, football player-type guys. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hulking

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Adjective

The Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its robotics ambitions.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
A number of Russian regions have banned the use of large canisters that hold around five gallons to prevent fuel hoarding.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

The most prominent position that UM’s athletic department has filled in the portal has been quarterback, with Cam Ward, Carson Beck and now Darian Mensah signed to big-money deals the past three years.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Even the urologist’s office has athletic jerseys hanging in the treatment room so that men’s masculinity will not be assailed.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Definition of athletic

Adjective

Both seasons saw the casting of unknowns to a sizable degree; actors, comedians, and improvisers who have not previously been in the spotlight united in a remarkably convincing and cohesive ensemble performance.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
There are a lot of action sequences where Moana and Maui have to get themselves out of harrowing situations, including a fairly sizable lava monster that might freak out really little children.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Waving and smiling, Aveiro, accompanied by a burly gentleman, takes a seat at a table bedecked with a bouquet of roses, ready to tuck into some cuisine from her native country.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Accompanied by two burly law enforcement officers and with a military-style helicopter in the background, Uthmeier declared this was the perfect spot for a detention center.

— Jim DeFede, CBS News, 28 June 2026

Definition of burly

Adjective

With Mohamed Salah gone, Liverpool have a gap at right wing, which could present Morrison with a great opportunity to play substantial minutes and raise his profile.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
When retirees are unable to access healthcare because immigrant caregivers have been deported, their adult children often deplete their savings and can incur substantial debt.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

The twist is that she’s already attached to Reynolds (Ben Foster), who looks like a dweeb — but is, in fact, an extremely wealthy and powerful drug kingpin.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

Definition of powerful

Adjective

The outlay is considerable for a player of his age, whose truly best years may well be behind him.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Huby has shown considerable skill in working with European space officials to emerge as a leading contender to build a crew vehicle at a time when leaders there have made their desire for one clear.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

Tyler, after a brief recovery period, returned to the recording studio with a huskier, edgier voice.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The extravagant, hi-NRG single showcased the breadth of Tyler’s husky grandeur, which proved a perfect fit for Giorgio Moroder.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

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