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bulky Definition

bulky (bul)

adjective bulki·er, bulki·est

    1. having great bulk; large; massive
    2. relatively large for its weight
  1. awkwardly large; big and clumsy

bulky Related Forms
bulki·ly adverb bulki·ness noun
bulky Synonyms

bulky

modif.

bulky Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • baby: Wide between the legs so may look bulky on small babies.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: This makes the unit bulky for no added benefit to the consumer.
  • look: We have not had a chance to try one, but they do look a bit bulky and rugged.

Modifies a noun

  • item: How can I dispose of large bulky items from my house?
  • uplift: There will be a free bulky uplift during week commencing 11 October.
  • stool: The undigested fat also traps water in the feces, resulting in pale, bulky, greasy stools which are difficult to flush away.
  • luggage: If you have a definite itinery you may be able to send bulky luggage ahead.
  • waste: The tow truck allows large quantities of bulky, heavy waste to be moved with minimal risk.
  • rubbish: Answer: No. Q4 ) Can you remove my bulky rubbish?

Modifying Another Word

  • too: Travel These can often be too bulky or not powerful enough.
  • rather: The headset comes with a nifty in-car clip for securing the device, along with a rather bulky belt pouch.
  • fairly: This is only a guide however, as some of the " smaller " sacks are still fairly bulky with plenty of props inside.
  • somewhat: He saw the prisoner coming along the road from the direction of Hyde, and noticing his pockets were somewhat bulky he stopped him.
  • quite: Or the Acer, which was relatively cheap but could be quite bulky.
  • slightly: Dislikes: Slightly bulky, fiddly keypad, no mp3 support, 4MB memory, terrible ringtone quality.

Infinitive complement

  • carry: Sadly the Treo 650 was just too heavy and bulky to carry with me at all times.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: This year the AWL's national council was reduced from 26 to 23 members - which still seems too bulky.
  • look: Wide between the legs so may look bulky on small babies.
  • get: By strength we mean not muscle mass but power because if you get too bulky, it will hinder your swing.
  • become: These files can become bulky, and may take up a lot of space.