bulkier; bulkiest
1
a
: having bulk
b(1)
: large of its kind
(2)
2
: having great volume in proportion to weight
a bulky knit sweater
Synonyms of bulky
Examples of bulky in a Sentence
a big, bulky football player
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Historically, extremely cold temperatures, near absolute zero, were used to put them in a quiet state, which required bulky and expensive systems.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
That means no overheating and no bulky feel slowing you down on a packed schedule.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply is increasing its direct delivery services to shoppers, particularly for bulky items like fence panels and riding lawnmowers.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
That means no overheating and no bulky feel slowing you down on a packed schedule.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply is increasing its direct delivery services to shoppers, particularly for bulky items like fence panels and riding lawnmowers.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bulky
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulky. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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bulky
adjective
bulkier; bulkiest
1
: large in size or mass
2
: being large and hard to handle
bulkiness
noun
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