adjective
Other Word Forms
- bulkily adverb
- bulkiness noun
- overbulkily adverb
- overbulkiness noun
- overbulky adjective
- unbulky adjective
Etymology
Origin of bulky
Example Sentences
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That would take significantly more time than building a bulky, crude nuclear device in a monthslong crash program, experts say.
Scraps of animal-patterned fabric were incorporated into a black silk dress, while bulky sweaters were tucked into sheer skirts.
From Barron's
He took the expensive, bulky sensor home and gave it a try.
When the atoms are cold, the surrounding system operates at room temperature, which eliminates the need for bulky cryogenic cooling chambers.
From Barron's
He was barely taller than Mr. Hodge, but he was much bulkier.
From Literature
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