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bulky

/ˈbʌlki/adjective2 syllables

Bulky means: of large size for its weight.

Synonyms for bulky2

adjective, as in of large size for its weight

large, big

What does bulky mean?1

adjective

1

of large size for its weight

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Bulky in a sentence

  • A boa is very dangerous, and an elephant is very bulky.carlosalberto
  • This wooden piece of furniture is too bulky.carlosalberto
  • Don't throw large or bulky items down the garbage chute.ddnktr
  • This is bulky, so I'll send it by home delivery.unknown
  • Leonid defeated a bulky man from the Navy.Amastan
  • Where can I get rid of bulky garbage?Nero
  • This box is too bulky to carry.CK
  • I'm beginning to stop seeing people wearing bulky glasses like that of the bottom of a milk bottle.tsp_2

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of bulky

as a adjective

comparative
bulkier
superlative
bulkiest