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
Examples of bulky in a Sentence
a big, bulky football player
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 24 July 2025
Scaling its use requires overcoming hurdles related to the transportation of bulky materials, establishing local milling facilities and securing access to renewable energy.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Plus, bulky mechs are being brought over from the Alien timeline too.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 July 2025
The fiber absorbs water, helping stool become bulkier and softer.11
Bananas contain soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are helpful for better digestion.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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