bulky
BUHL-kee
Bulky (adj) means Large, heavy, or awkward in size and difficult to move or store. Example: “The sofa was too bulky to fit through the doorway.”
adj
1
Large, heavy, or awkward in size and difficult to move or store.
"The sofa was too bulky to fit through the doorway."
"She wore a bulky winter coat over her jumper."
How to use bulky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBig and awkward to handle because of its size or shape.
Common pairings
bulky item
bulky package
bulky furniture
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Word forms
- Comparative
- bulkier
- Superlative
- bulkiest
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Etymology
From bulk + the adjective suffix -y.
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Rhymes for bulky
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What does “bulky” mean?
The word “bulky” means large, heavy, or awkward in size and difficult to move or store. In plain terms, big and awkward to handle because of its size or shape.
How do you pronounce “bulky”?
“Bulky” is pronounced BUHL-kee (/ˈbʌlki/ in IPA).
How do you use “bulky” in a sentence?
Here is “bulky” used in a sentence: “The sofa was too bulky to fit through the doorway.”
What part of speech is “bulky”?
“Bulky” is an adjective.
Is “bulky” a common word?
“Bulky” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
