bulky

[ buhl-kee ]

adjective

, bulk·i·er, bulk·i·est.

1. of relatively large and cumbersome bulk or size.

   Synonyms: clumsy, unwieldy, ponderous, massive

2. (of a fabric or yarn) thick; lofty.
3. (of a garment) made of thick, resilient fabric or yarn:

   a bulky sweater.

bulky

/ ˈbʌlkɪ /

adjective

1. very large and massive, esp so as to be unwieldy

Derived Forms

• ˈbulkiness, noun
• ˈbulkily, adverb

Other Words From

• bulki·ly adverb
• bulki·ness noun
• over·bulki·ly adverb
• over·bulki·ness noun
• over·bulky adjective
• un·bulky adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bulky¹

First recorded in 1665–75; bulk ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Yet it isn’t the easiest product to shift – particularly farmhouse cheese, most of which tends to be heavy and bulky and must be kept at specific temperatures.

From BBC

The Campo Loafer is the ultimate in cool with its curved kitten heel and bulky asymmetrical silhouette.

From Los Angeles Times

Minutes after the polls closed, Hutt said her campaign was about “bringing commonsense resources to the community,” such as trimming trees and picking up “bulky items” from the curb and sidewalk.

From Los Angeles Times

Bonus: The toe is seamless, so there’s no bulky stitching to irritate your little piggies.

From Los Angeles Times

The problem is, my sturdy 1-inch pruners are bulky in my pocket and tiring to use.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cumbersome
• heavy
• hulking
• ponderous
• unwieldy