hulking

[ huhl-king ]

adjective

1. heavy and clumsy; bulky.

   Synonyms: ponderous, cumbersome, massive

hulking

/ ˈhʌlkɪŋ /

adjective

1. big and ungainly Alsohulky

Word History and Origins

Origin of hulking¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; hulk + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Riding shotgun was USC baseball coach Rod Dedeaux, as the hulking Munoz was also a prized baseball recruit who pitched for the Trojans on a national championship team.

From Los Angeles Times

Recently, I found myself exploring the trail in a new way: in a hulking SUV.

From Los Angeles Times

Its hulking form and heavy materials — oceans of granite, limestone and concrete — created an intimidating place that stood for strength, power and winning.

From Los Angeles Times

And without hulking dinosaurs to plow down vegetation and keep forests relatively open, plants grew dense into multitiered habitats that acted as the crucible of mammal evolution.

From Slate

That’s because Judge, the Yankees’ hulking 6-foot-7, $360-million center fielder, had one of the most productive offensive seasons in Major League Baseball history.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bulky
• gargantuan
• gigantic
• imposing
• lumbering
• mammoth
• towering