bulky

adjective

ˈbəl-kē How to pronounce bulky (audio)
Definition of bulkynext
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 Compact quantum systems offer the potential to replace bulky antennas, especially aboard military ships and aircraft with limited space. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 Under the proposal, residential customers would get weekly pickup of waste and organic material, biweekly recycling pickup and two bulky waste pickups per year. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Humans are fattier and bulkier than the average rat, potentially further limiting how far these signals can travel, according to Hugh Lee. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026 During this time of year, when the weather is a bit chilly but not cold enough for a bulky jacket, lightweight sweaters are key. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bulky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
  1. large
  2. sizable
  3. substantial
  4. oversize
  5. considerable
  6. big
  7. handsome
  8. huge
Adjective
  • Hence, a turbine operating hundreds of meters above the ground has access to a larger and potentially more reliable energy resource than a conventional turbine.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the proliferation of large new data centers is rivaling inflation and the Iran war as midterm political issues--and, like them, is hurting the Republicans.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • At today's card rates, even a relatively modest balance can generate significant interest charges and require sizable payments each month.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The drive and long front garden create a sizable safe space between the mansion and the road below.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • That range gives a launcher positioned on Yonaguni the ability to threaten ships operating across a substantial area around the island and toward Taiwan.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Underline’s construction is expected to wrap up by December, years early thanks to a substantial federal grant.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • Interiors are serene, sophisticated and incredibly spacious with vaulted ceilings, oversized beds and vast bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The focal point of the look was the gold zipper detail lining the thigh-high slit of the dress, with an oversize pull-tab making a statement.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of oversize
Adjective
  • That in turn fueled calls for federal intervention, which has been a subject of considerable debate for years.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That leaves a considerable number of non-MAGA Republican voters.
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • However, Ukraine has this year made some progress against Russia's bigger army, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Orlando Bloom’s first big automotive splurge was a classic Porsche—a black 911S from 1973.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of big
Adjective
  • Elsewhere, dark-wood bas reliefs and miles of Norwegian green marble (Enigma Verde Lapponia) are the handsome hallmarks of design studio Autoban (famous for London’s Duck & Rice and Baku airport’s extraordinary makeover).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Alessi 5009/15 Bottle Coaster Looking for a handsome housewarming gift?
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Thorton had the first two-touchdown game of his career and made the huge catch to set up the go-ahead touchdown before the injury.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This deprived the treasurers of huge assets that otherwise could have been invested to generate billions of dollars for the pensions — a gap present-day taxpayers must fill.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of huge

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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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