hulking

adjective

ˈhəl-kiŋ How to pronounce hulking (audio)
Definition of hulkingnext
1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind a heavy, hulking stone blocked the way

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2
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 Thick foam from the building’s insulation floated by on streams that leaked from the hulking shell, which firefighters have been drenching for days since the fire erupted on the roof the afternoon of June 17. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 And he was jacked, a hulking man who was not afraid to drop-kick a kid who was part of a gang of evildoers. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 His rapid acceleration and hulking strength mean the Manchester City forward can start these runs from well behind the defender, then leave them chasing shadows moments later. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 24 June 2026 That display is dwarfed by the hulking frames containing hundreds of buttons accumulated over two decades. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hulking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hulking
  1. large
  2. athletic
  3. sizable
  4. burly
  5. substantial
  6. powerful
  7. considerable
  8. husky
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
  • Every team wants position players who are athletic, project to play up the middle, excel on defense and more.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
  • Zero compression would be the pressure a regular athletic sock provides, which isn’t constricting but may offer arch support and padding.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of athletic
Adjective
  • The hard-right Vox party at one stage even reached out to Latinos, now a sizable voting bloc, assuming that Catholic, Evangelical, and anti-Communist members of those communities would share right-wing values.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
  • Other states with sizable contingents include West Virginia, Nebraska, Florida and Louisiana.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 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
  • Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • For smaller private colleges that are tuition dependent and lack substantial and accessible endowments, even a modest reduction in enrollment could prove calamitous.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • New York — The stocks that have fueled Wall Street’s powerful AI rally are suddenly under pressure as investors evaluate rising tensions in the Middle East, take profits after a historic run and reassess where to find value.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • The moves come as nostalgia continues to drive a considerable chunk of the music industry’s profits.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
  • Also expected to draw considerable interest are individual talks on how to co-produce with Italy, Canada, Spain, France, Chile, Mexico and Argentina, hosted by reps from each territory.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 6 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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